Prepare against Sally Hamadeh
Lebanon · World #133,042 classical · FIDE ID 5312671
When preparing against Sally Hamadeh, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 63 games by Sally Hamadeh, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sally Hamadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sally Hamadeh 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 | 1,638 | 1,714 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,564 | 1,674 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,573 | 1,573 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 19 | 6 | 38 | 30.2% |
| As White | 33 | 11 | 2 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 4 | 18 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sally Hamadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sally Hamadeh's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 72.7% | 39.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 27.3% | 27.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 39.6% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Hamadeh usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 14.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Sally Hamadeh's chess games
All 63 games by Sally Hamadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | C Mrad | 1,893 | 50th ch-LBN | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | Sara Masood Abdullah | 1,864 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | C00 |
| Nov 2024 | Wadima Al Kalbani | 1,709 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | C05 |
| Jun 2026 | Souibgui,Maram | 1,537 | World Youth Girls U16 | E33 |
| Nov 2023 | ahmad Kashmar | 1,480 | ch-LBN | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,706 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,757 |
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,569 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,483 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 0 | 1,524 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,993 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,158 |
| 50th ch-LBN | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,801 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sally Hamadeh's chess games?
63 games by Sally Hamadeh, from Jan 2022 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 Sally Hamadeh has played.
What does Sally Hamadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Sally Hamadeh opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sally Hamadeh answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Sally Hamadeh play as White?
As White, Sally Hamadeh's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sally Hamadeh play as Black?
As Black, Sally Hamadeh most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Sally Hamadeh's FIDE rating?
Sally Hamadeh is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,564 in rapid and 1,573 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,714 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sally Hamadeh played?
Our database contains 63 games by Sally Hamadeh, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 38 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sally Hamadeh?
63 games by Sally Hamadeh 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.