Prepare against Sarah El Barbry
Morocco · World #60,562 classical · FIDE ID 26051419
When preparing against Sarah El Barbry, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Sarah El Barbry, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sarah El Barbry's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah El Barbry 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 | 1,854 | 1,903 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,844 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,824 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 47 | 19 | 49 | 40.9% |
| As White | 55 | 23 | 12 | 20 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 60 | 24 | 7 | 29 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah El Barbry's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah El Barbry's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 94.5% | 51.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 51.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Barbry usually continues Nc3 (47.2% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Barbry usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Barbry usually continues exd5 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Barbry usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Barbry usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Barbry usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 97.1% | 47.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 89.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
Sarah El Barbry's chess games
All 115 games by Sarah El Barbry in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 47 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Ricardo Perez Marco | 2,064 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Noela-Joyce Lomandong | 2,053 | ch-FRA U18 | E14 |
| May 2020 | Stephane Ritzenthaler | 1,988 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | B30 |
| Sep 2026 | Gloria Luz Yepez Montenegro | 1,954 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D35 |
| May 2025 | Lubuuto Bwalya Mulwale | 1,954 | ch-Africa w | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 14 | 5 | 1,728 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,725 |
| Ville d'Orsay Online Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,837 |
| Gilbert Cup | 2019 | 10 | 6 | 1,758 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,042 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,675 |
| 2º Torneo Internazionale OVER 20 - CITTA’ di VIGEVANO | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,810 |
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah El Barbry's chess games?
115 games by Sarah El Barbry, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Sarah El Barbry has played.
What does Sarah El Barbry play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Sarah El Barbry opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah El Barbry answers 1...e6 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Sarah El Barbry play as White?
As White, Sarah El Barbry's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah El Barbry play as Black?
As Black, Sarah El Barbry most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Sarah El Barbry's FIDE rating?
Sarah El Barbry is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,844 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,903 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Sarah El Barbry played?
Our database contains 115 games by Sarah El Barbry, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 19 draws, 49 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah El Barbry?
115 games by Sarah El Barbry 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.