Prepare against Sayed Barakat Hassan
IM · Egypt · World #5,793 classical · FIDE ID 10600299
Our database contains 443 games by Sayed Barakat Hassan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sayed Barakat Hassan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayed Barakat Hassan 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 | 2,253 | 2,386 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,383 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,362 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 443 | 196 | 123 | 124 | 44.2% |
| As White | 220 | 111 | 54 | 55 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 223 | 85 | 69 | 69 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayed Barakat Hassan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayed Barakat Hassan's side.
First moves as White (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 192 | 87.3% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 22 | 10.0% | 68.2% |
| f4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Hassan usually continues Nc3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hassan usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hassan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 68.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Hassan usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Hassan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Hassan usually continues h4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 57 | 65.5% | 57.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 18.4% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 9.2% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 79 | 82.3% | 53.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.2% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 5.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.2% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Sayed Barakat Hassan's chess games
All 443 games by Sayed Barakat Hassan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 196 wins, 123 draws, 124 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 69 | 36/14/19 | 52.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 39 | 17/14/8 | 43.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2007 | Essam El Gindy | 2,507 | ch-Africa | B24 |
| Oct 1998 | Anh Dung Nguyen | 2,495 | Olympiad-33 | B22 |
| Nov 2000 | Georg Mohr | 2,492 | Olympiad-34 | D03 |
| Mar 2003 | Jaroslav Prizant | 2,483 | Internet Section 17-B | A84 |
| Mar 1998 | Vladimir L. Stoockalov | 2,470 | Golden Cleopatra | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,224 |
| Cairo Open | 2011 | 18 | 9 | 2,300 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 17 | 12 | 2,366 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,328 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,308 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| Cairo-A | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,330 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 10 | 9 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayed Barakat Hassan's chess games?
443 games by Sayed Barakat Hassan, from Apr 2003 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 Sayed Barakat Hassan has played.
What does Sayed Barakat Hassan play on the first move as White?
Across 220 games with White in our database, Sayed Barakat Hassan opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayed Barakat Hassan answers 1...e6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Sayed Barakat Hassan play as White?
As White, Sayed Barakat Hassan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (69 games, 52.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 220 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayed Barakat Hassan play as Black?
As Black, Sayed Barakat Hassan most often plays: Indian Defense (39 games, 43.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (18 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (16 games, 56.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 223 games.
What is Sayed Barakat Hassan's FIDE rating?
Sayed Barakat Hassan is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,386 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Sayed Barakat Hassan played?
Our database contains 443 games by Sayed Barakat Hassan, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 196 wins, 123 draws, 124 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayed Barakat Hassan?
443 games by Sayed Barakat Hassan 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.