Prepare against Sabah Nori Rabeea
FM · Iraq · World #17,898 classical · FIDE ID 4806212
When preparing against Sabah Nori Rabeea, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 145 games by Sabah Nori Rabeea, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sabah Nori Rabeea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sabah Nori Rabeea before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,076 | 2,134 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,079 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 2,016 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 54 | 22 | 69 | 37.2% |
| As White | 66 | 25 | 10 | 31 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 79 | 29 | 12 | 38 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sabah Nori Rabeea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sabah Nori Rabeea's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 84.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.1% | 62.5% |
| h3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Rabeea usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 41 | 100.0% | 48.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
Sabah Nori Rabeea's chess games
All 145 games by Sabah Nori Rabeea in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/2/8 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Dragos Ceres | 2,372 | Online Olympiad Div2 B | C42 |
| Oct 2021 | Ali Layth Ahmed Ahmed | 2,253 | ch-IRQ | A32 |
| Mar 2022 | Lamine Brahami | 2,226 | ch-Arab U20 | E14 |
| Dec 2025 | S Zozek | 2,203 | ch-IRQ | A00 |
| Oct 2021 | Ali Ehsan Aryan | 2,176 | ch-IRQ | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 39 | 12.5 | 2,000 |
| World ol U16 | 2017 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,169 |
| 6th ch-World School U09 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| 11th World ol U16 | 2012 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,871 |
| chT-Asia Cup U14 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,734 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,930 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sabah Nori Rabeea's chess games?
145 games by Sabah Nori Rabeea, from Jul 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Sabah Nori Rabeea has played.
What does Sabah Nori Rabeea play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Sabah Nori Rabeea opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sabah Nori Rabeea answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sabah Nori Rabeea play as White?
As White, Sabah Nori Rabeea's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sabah Nori Rabeea play as Black?
As Black, Sabah Nori Rabeea most often plays: Petrov's Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Sabah Nori Rabeea's FIDE rating?
Sabah Nori Rabeea is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Sabah Nori Rabeea played?
Our database contains 145 games by Sabah Nori Rabeea, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 22 draws, 69 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sabah Nori Rabeea?
145 games by Sabah Nori Rabeea reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.