Prepare against Shereif Ashraf
FM · Egypt · World #7,946 classical · FIDE ID 10618260
Our database contains 98 games by Shereif Ashraf, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shereif Ashraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shereif Ashraf 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 | 2,206 | 2,351 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,256 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,103 | 2,200 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 38 | 15 | 45 | 38.8% |
| As White | 48 | 20 | 8 | 20 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 50 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shereif Ashraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shereif Ashraf's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 45.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 37.5% | 47.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 47.2% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 52.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Shereif Ashraf's chess games
All 98 games by Shereif Ashraf in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Jul 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,409 | ch-Africa | B60 |
| Dec 2016 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,375 | Golden Cleopatra Open | A48 |
| Dec 2016 | Salah Yousry | 2,319 | Golden Cleopatra Open | A11 |
| Aug 2025 | Sherali Pattnaik | 2,304 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | D37 |
| Apr 2016 | Marko Fadi | 2,276 | Cairo Egyptian Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,274 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 9 | 7 | 2,415 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,192 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 2,019 |
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Monastir Moknine Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 7 | 0 | 1,937 |
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 6 | 0 | 1,791 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shereif Ashraf's chess games?
98 games by Shereif Ashraf, from Dec 2012 to Jul 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 Shereif Ashraf has played.
What does Shereif Ashraf play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Shereif Ashraf opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shereif Ashraf answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Shereif Ashraf play as White?
As White, Shereif Ashraf's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shereif Ashraf play as Black?
As Black, Shereif Ashraf most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Shereif Ashraf's FIDE rating?
Shereif Ashraf is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,103 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (May 2018).
How many games has Shereif Ashraf played?
Our database contains 98 games by Shereif Ashraf, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 45 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shereif Ashraf?
98 games by Shereif Ashraf 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.