Prepare against Sara Masood Abdullah
Iraq · World #57,829 classical · FIDE ID 4809610
When preparing against Sara Masood Abdullah, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 67 games by Sara Masood Abdullah, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sara Masood Abdullah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Masood Abdullah 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 | 1,864 | 1,872 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,849 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,817 | 1,818 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 29 | 14 | 24 | 43.3% |
| As White | 32 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 45.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 807 rated games against 425 different opponents, across 96 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 426 | 209 | 98 | 119 | 49.1% | 1,632 | 1,688 | 15 |
| Rapid | 249 | 146 | 30 | 73 | 58.6% | 1,569 | 1,662 | 15 |
| Blitz | 85 | 50 | 5 | 30 | 58.8% | 1,636 | 1,674 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 260 | 51 | 53 | 156 | 19.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 400 | 280 | 64 | 56 | 70.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 24 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 86 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 45 | 23 | 8 | 14 | 1,801 | 1,841 |
| 2025 | 70 | 33 | 14 | 23 | 1,761 | 1,813 |
| 2024 | 89 | 56 | 7 | 26 | 1,722 | 1,833 |
| 2023 | 105 | 62 | 17 | 26 | 1,508 | 1,612 |
| 2022 | 75 | 43 | 11 | 21 | 1,603 | 1,711 |
| 2021 | 66 | 35 | 12 | 19 | 1,581 | 1,644 |
| 2020 | 45 | 26 | 7 | 12 | 1,392 | 1,535 |
| 2019 | 60 | 31 | 10 | 19 | 1,671 | 1,709 |
| 2018 | 123 | 68 | 24 | 31 | 1,566 | 1,653 |
| 2017 | 63 | 28 | 13 | 22 | 1,586 | 1,545 |
| 2016 | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 1,800 | 1,655 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1,824 | 1,424 |
| 2013 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 1,428 | 1,151 |
Where Sara Masood Abdullah has played
Iraq (78) · Iran (6) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Tunisia (3) · India (1) · Kuwait (1) · Syria (1) · Türkiye (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Masood Abdullah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Masood Abdullah's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Abdullah usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Abdullah usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Abdullah usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 86.7% | 61.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Sara Masood Abdullah's chess games
All 67 games by Sara Masood Abdullah in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Oct 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: 29 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Eman Sawan | 2,065 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Nele Vanhuyse | 2,041 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B22 |
| Aug 2022 | Kristel Meliss Diaz Charpentier | 1,989 | Olympiad Women-44 | A14 |
| Aug 2022 | Paula Oviedo Acosta | 1,855 | Olympiad Women-44 | B84 |
| Nov 2024 | Dalia Alsemairi | 1,809 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonal 3.1 w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,817 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,776 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,900 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,902 |
| ch-IRQ w | 2021 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,803 |
| ch-Arab U18 20 Girls | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,715 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Masood Abdullah's chess games?
67 games by Sara Masood Abdullah, from Nov 2016 to Oct 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 Masood Abdullah has played.
What does Sara Masood Abdullah play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sara Masood Abdullah opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Masood Abdullah answers 1...e6 (87% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Sara Masood Abdullah play as White?
As White, Sara Masood Abdullah's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Masood Abdullah play as Black?
As Black, Sara Masood Abdullah most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Sara Masood Abdullah's FIDE rating?
Sara Masood Abdullah is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,817 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,872 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sara Masood Abdullah played?
Our database contains 67 games by Sara Masood Abdullah, covering Nov 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Masood Abdullah?
67 games by Sara Masood Abdullah 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.