Prepare against Shahenda Wafa
WGM · Egypt · World #14,462 classical · FIDE ID 10609962
When preparing against Shahenda Wafa, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Classical Variation as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 503 games by Shahenda Wafa, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Shahenda Wafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahenda Wafa 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 | 2,112 | 2,175 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,099 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,994 | 2,037 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 503 | 262 | 74 | 167 | 52.1% |
| As White | 253 | 144 | 34 | 75 | 56.9% |
| As Black | 250 | 118 | 40 | 92 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahenda Wafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahenda Wafa's side.
First moves as White (253 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 244 | 96.4% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.3% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Wafa usually continues d4 (55.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Wafa usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Wafa usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 94.7% | 56.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 61 | 67.8% | 61.5% |
| f5 | 18 | 20.0% | 55.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.1% | 40.0% |
Shahenda Wafa's chess games
All 503 games by Shahenda Wafa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 262 wins, 74 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/6/8 | 57.6% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 16/1/7 | 66.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 8/0/1 | 88.9% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/8/9 | 39.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/3/4 | 56.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Almira Skripchenko | 2,411 | FIDE World Cup w | C76 |
| Mar 2019 | Anita Gara | 2,384 | 12th WchT w | B33 |
| Dec 2025 | Nadya Toncheva | 2,362 | World Rapid Women 2025 | B22 |
| Mar 2023 | Noaman Omar | 2,345 | Riadh Rapid Open | A87 |
| Dec 2025 | Savitha Shri B | 2,334 | World Blitz Women 2025 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 73 | 52 | 2,028 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,062 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,111 |
| ch-Arab w | 2018 | 17 | 15.5 | 2,250 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-EGY w | 2014 | 12 | 6 | 1,774 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,178 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,068 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Lina Nassr (12 games) · Sabrina Latreche (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahenda Wafa's chess games?
503 games by Shahenda Wafa, from May 2011 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 Shahenda Wafa has played.
What does Shahenda Wafa play on the first move as White?
Across 253 games with White in our database, Shahenda Wafa opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahenda Wafa answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Shahenda Wafa play as White?
As White, Shahenda Wafa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 253 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahenda Wafa play as Black?
As Black, Shahenda Wafa most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (24 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Shahenda Wafa's FIDE rating?
Shahenda Wafa is currently rated 2,112 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 1,994 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,175 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Shahenda Wafa played?
Our database contains 503 games by Shahenda Wafa, covering May 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 74 draws, 167 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahenda Wafa?
503 games by Shahenda Wafa 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.