Prepare against Salah Yousry
FM · Egypt · World #8,496 classical · FIDE ID 10601120
Our database contains 230 games by Salah Yousry, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Salah Yousry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salah Yousry 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 | 2,196 | 2,348 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,386 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,359 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 111 | 49 | 70 | 48.3% |
| As White | 118 | 60 | 24 | 34 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 112 | 51 | 25 | 36 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salah Yousry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salah Yousry's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 97 | 82.2% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 6.8% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.8% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 58.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Yousry usually continues Nc3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Yousry usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Yousry usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Yousry usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Yousry usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 63.8% | 47.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 15.5% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 13.8% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 76.0% | 65.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Salah Yousry's chess games
All 230 games by Salah Yousry in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 111 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2010 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,446 | 2nd Cairo Heliopolis Open | B13 |
| Apr 2002 | Peter Szekely | 2,439 | 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | B38 |
| Jul 2000 | Walaa Sarwat | 2,392 | 4th Golden Cleopatra Open | A45 |
| Jun 2003 | Basheer Al Qudaimi | 2,385 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B31 |
| Nov 2011 | Sameh Sadek | 2,372 | Cairo Egyptian Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 27 | 19 | 2,326 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 14 | 9 | 2,320 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,042 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 4 | 2,263 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,275 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| Cairo zt 4.2 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,258 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salah Yousry's chess games?
230 games by Salah Yousry, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Salah Yousry has played.
What does Salah Yousry play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Salah Yousry opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salah Yousry answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Salah Yousry play as White?
As White, Salah Yousry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salah Yousry play as Black?
As Black, Salah Yousry most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Salah Yousry's FIDE rating?
Salah Yousry is currently rated 2,196 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Salah Yousry played?
Our database contains 230 games by Salah Yousry, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 49 draws, 70 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salah Yousry?
230 games by Salah Yousry 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.