Prepare against Sara Adel
WFM · Egypt · World #45,409 classical · FIDE ID 10616764
Our database contains 226 games by Sara Adel, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Adel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Adel 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 | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,009 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,952 | 2,002 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 226 | 80 | 16 | 130 | 35.4% |
| As White | 114 | 43 | 10 | 61 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 37 | 6 | 69 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Adel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Adel's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Adel usually continues Nc3 (27.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Adel usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Adel usually continues d4 (34.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 48 | 81.4% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 18.6% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 91.4% | 40.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sara Adel's chess games
All 226 games by Sara Adel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 80 wins, 16 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 8/1/22 | 25.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Martin Bitelmajer | 2,475 | Titled Tue Late | B15 |
| Feb 2023 | Leonid Sokolin | 2,454 | Titled Tue Late | B32 |
| Jun 2025 | Niklas Schmider | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Sep 2021 | Rameshbabu Vaishali | 2,414 | Online Olympiad Div Top B | B23 |
| Nov 2022 | Yaroslav Remizov | 2,388 | Titled Tue Early | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 151 | 48.5 | 2,040 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 1,932 |
| ch-Africa U14 Girls | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,492 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,420 |
| ch-EGY w | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,814 |
| ch-Arab U12 Girls | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,546 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 5 | 5 | 1,907 |
| ch-Africa w | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Adel's chess games?
226 games by Sara Adel, from Oct 2013 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 Sara Adel has played.
What does Sara Adel play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Sara Adel opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Adel answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sara Adel play as White?
As White, Sara Adel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 25.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Adel play as Black?
As Black, Sara Adel most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Sara Adel's FIDE rating?
Sara Adel is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid and 1,952 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sara Adel played?
Our database contains 226 games by Sara Adel, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 16 draws, 130 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Adel?
226 games by Sara Adel 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.