Prepare against Samir Mohammad
FM · Syria · World #4,949 classical · FIDE ID 7600372
Our database contains 241 games by Samir Mohammad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samir Mohammad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samir Mohammad 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 | 2,275 | 2,411 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,362 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,362 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 113 | 68 | 60 | 46.9% |
| As White | 125 | 55 | 37 | 33 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 116 | 58 | 31 | 27 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samir Mohammad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samir Mohammad's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 105 | 84.0% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 6.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 6.4% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (13% of these games) — Mohammad usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 76.9% | 68.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 57.1% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 11.9% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Samir Mohammad's chess games
All 241 games by Samir Mohammad 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: 113 wins, 68 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 22 | 9/7/6 | 40.9% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/5/1 | 60.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Wesley So | 2,669 | 16th Asia rap | E99 |
| Mar 2024 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,534 | ch-IND Blitz | A04 |
| Jun 2008 | Basheer Al Qudaimi | 2,439 | Amman tt | B44 |
| Apr 2009 | M. S. Thejkumar | 2,420 | 16th ch-Asia Cities | D27 |
| Sep 2011 | Sami Khader | 2,416 | ch-Arab Elite | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India rating Open | 2019 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,166 |
| 10th Istanbul Open A | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,380 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,455 |
| Oberliga Sued W 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,311 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 5 | 2,351 |
| ch-Mediterranean 3rd | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Arab Elite | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,454 |
| 16th Asia rap | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samir Mohammad's chess games?
241 games by Samir Mohammad, 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 Samir Mohammad has played.
What does Samir Mohammad play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Samir Mohammad opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samir Mohammad answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Samir Mohammad play as White?
As White, Samir Mohammad's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 40.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samir Mohammad play as Black?
As Black, Samir Mohammad most often plays: Slav Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Samir Mohammad's FIDE rating?
Samir Mohammad is currently rated 2,275 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Samir Mohammad played?
Our database contains 241 games by Samir Mohammad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 68 draws, 60 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samir Mohammad?
241 games by Samir Mohammad 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.