Prepare against Serge Ward
Lebanon · World #91,660 classical · FIDE ID 5301866
When preparing against Serge Ward, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 43 games by Serge Ward, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Serge Ward's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Ward 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 | 1,754 | 1,824 | Sep 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,819 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,771 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 14 | 7 | 22 | 32.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2026): 312 rated games against 214 different opponents, across 45 events in 1 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 | 114 | 41 | 22 | 51 | 36.0% | 1,700 | 1,608 | 7 |
| Rapid | 72 | 38 | 6 | 28 | 52.8% | 1,647 | 1,647 | 5 |
| Blitz | 126 | 71 | 6 | 49 | 56.3% | 1,719 | 1,714 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 68 | 12 | 7 | 49 | 17.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 107 | 63 | 13 | 31 | 58.9% |
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,705 | 1,772 |
| 2025 | 91 | 50 | 7 | 34 | 1,718 | 1,736 |
| 2023 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 1,569 | 1,616 |
| 2022 | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 1,442 | 1,468 |
| 2020 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1,324 | 1,244 |
| 2019 | 34 | 19 | 5 | 10 | 1,552 | 1,552 |
| 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1,596 | 1,710 |
| 2017 | 29 | 14 | 3 | 12 | 1,867 | 1,696 |
| 2016 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 1,711 | 1,561 |
| 2015 | 20 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 1,920 | 1,775 |
| 2014 | 28 | 12 | 2 | 14 | 1,827 | 1,709 |
| 2013 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 1,910 | 1,821 |
| 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2,003 | 1,603 |
| 2008 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1,930 | 1,530 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Ward's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Ward's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Ward usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Ward usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Serge Ward's chess games
All 43 games by Serge Ward in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Tarek Moudallal | 2,062 | 9th Beirut Open | B27 |
| Apr 2015 | Houmsi Ghassan | 1,957 | ch-LIB sf | B46 |
| Mar 2017 | Marc Nassar | 1,903 | ch-LIB sf | B43 |
| Jun 2014 | Jean-marie Piron | 1,746 | 2nd Francophone Open | C00 |
| Mar 2014 | Hani Mikati | 1,688 | ch-LIB | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,992 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,948 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,500 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1,869 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,680 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,899 |
Interactive opening tree from all 43 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Ward's chess games?
43 games by Serge Ward, from Jul 2014 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 Serge Ward has played.
What does Serge Ward play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Serge Ward opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Ward answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Serge Ward play as White?
As White, Serge Ward's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Ward play as Black?
As Black, Serge Ward most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Serge Ward's FIDE rating?
Serge Ward is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Serge Ward played?
Our database contains 43 games by Serge Ward, covering Jul 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Ward?
43 games by Serge Ward 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.