Prepare against Salem Hatam Taleb
Iraq · World #34,782 classical · FIDE ID 4800958
Our database contains 59 games by Salem Hatam Taleb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salem Hatam Taleb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salem Hatam Taleb 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 | 1,960 | 2,149 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 2,119 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,129 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salem Hatam Taleb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salem Hatam Taleb's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 15 | 46.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 21.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 21.9% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 47% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Taleb usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Taleb usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Taleb usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Taleb usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Taleb usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Taleb usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 29.2% |
Salem Hatam Taleb's chess games
All 59 games by Salem Hatam Taleb in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Ahmad AzeezJawad Obada | 2,388 | ch-IRQ | C60 |
| Jun 2018 | A .H. Al-Ali Noah | 2,288 | ch-IRQ | A46 |
| Mar 2018 | Sameh Sadek | 2,263 | 6th Baghdad Open | B13 |
| Aug 2017 | Ali Jalal Adil | 2,141 | ch-IRQ | D03 |
| Mar 2018 | Artur Gharagyozyan | 2,131 | 6th Baghdad Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2022 | 22 | 14 | 2,163 |
| Amman tt | 2008 | 7 | 2 | 2,181 |
| 6th Baghdad Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 2,121 |
| 5th Baghdad Open | 2017 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,775 |
| 1st Baghdad Open | 2011 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,193 |
| 2nd IRQ-ch Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,697 |
| ch-IRQ final first Stage | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,965 |
| Asia Nations Cup Rapid | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salem Hatam Taleb's chess games?
59 games by Salem Hatam Taleb, from Apr 2003 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 Salem Hatam Taleb has played.
What does Salem Hatam Taleb play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Salem Hatam Taleb opens with 1.c4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salem Hatam Taleb answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Salem Hatam Taleb play as White?
As White, Salem Hatam Taleb's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salem Hatam Taleb play as Black?
As Black, Salem Hatam Taleb most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Salem Hatam Taleb's FIDE rating?
Salem Hatam Taleb is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Salem Hatam Taleb played?
Our database contains 59 games by Salem Hatam Taleb, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salem Hatam Taleb?
59 games by Salem Hatam Taleb 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.