Prepare against Taha Dawabsha
PSE · World #72,009 classical · FIDE ID 11502100
When preparing against Taha Dawabsha, expect 1.c4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Taha Dawabsha, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taha Dawabsha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taha Dawabsha 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 | 1,815 | 1,912 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,909 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,836 | 1,904 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 5 | 3 | 26 | 14.7% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 11.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taha Dawabsha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taha Dawabsha's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 52.9% | 22.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 53% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues Nc3 (12.5% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Dawabsha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 11.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Taha Dawabsha's chess games
All 34 games by Taha Dawabsha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 5 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Hazaa AlShourfaa | 1,808 | Asia Cup | C29 |
| Aug 2017 | Sajan Kumar Nayak | 1,698 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | A10 |
| Jan 2014 | Amer Sameeh | 1,678 | 4th ch-Asian Amateur | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th ch-Asia Cities | 2017 | 8 | 1 | 1,583 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2014 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,735 |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| ch-Arab CC | 2020 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,861 |
| 4th ch-Asian Amateur | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,835 |
| Arab Cities | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,745 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taha Dawabsha's chess games?
34 games by Taha Dawabsha, from Jul 2014 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 Taha Dawabsha has played.
What does Taha Dawabsha play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Taha Dawabsha opens with 1.c4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taha Dawabsha answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Taha Dawabsha play as White?
As White, Taha Dawabsha's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taha Dawabsha play as Black?
As Black, Taha Dawabsha most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Taha Dawabsha's FIDE rating?
Taha Dawabsha is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid and 1,836 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Taha Dawabsha played?
Our database contains 34 games by Taha Dawabsha, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses (14.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taha Dawabsha?
34 games by Taha Dawabsha 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.