Prepare against Saber Majeed Ares
Iraq · World #42,056 classical · FIDE ID 4802543
Our database contains 63 games by Saber Majeed Ares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saber Majeed Ares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saber Majeed Ares 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 | 1,926 | 2,156 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,012 | 2,138 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,122 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 18 | 10 | 35 | 28.6% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 3 | 18 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 7 | 17 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 42.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ares usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Ares usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Ares usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ares usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 21.4% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Saber Majeed Ares's chess games
All 63 games by Saber Majeed Ares in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 11 | 4/0/7 | 36.4% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali | 2,356 | ch-IRQ | B50 |
| Mar 2012 | Ahmed Abdulsattar A Abdulwahhab | 2,324 | ch-IRQ | D46 |
| Mar 2007 | M.B. Muralidharan | 2,265 | 15th ch-Asia Cities | B50 |
| Nov 2011 | Nagem,Abd M.Issa, | 2,201 | 1st Baghdad Open | A50 |
| Feb 2013 | Ghassan M Ali Ajmed Al Khattab | 2,167 | ch-IRQ Oly | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Sulaymaniyah | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-IRQ | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2,032 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2006 | 6 | 1 | 1,976 |
| 1st Baghdad Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,077 |
| 2nd IRQ-ch Open | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 2,070 |
| 11th chT-Arab Clubs | 2009 | 4 | 0 | 1,934 |
| ch-IRQ final first Stage | 2013 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,139 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saber Majeed Ares's chess games?
63 games by Saber Majeed Ares, from Oct 2004 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 Saber Majeed Ares has played.
What does Saber Majeed Ares play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Saber Majeed Ares opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saber Majeed Ares answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Saber Majeed Ares play as White?
As White, Saber Majeed Ares's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saber Majeed Ares play as Black?
As Black, Saber Majeed Ares most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Saber Majeed Ares's FIDE rating?
Saber Majeed Ares is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 2,012 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,156 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Saber Majeed Ares played?
Our database contains 63 games by Saber Majeed Ares, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 35 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saber Majeed Ares?
63 games by Saber Majeed Ares 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.