Prepare against Taher Salama
PSE · World #53,931 classical · FIDE ID 11502231
Our database contains 52 games by Taher Salama, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Taher Salama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taher Salama 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 | 1,878 | 1,881 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,905 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,899 | 1,902 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 13 | 3 | 36 | 25.0% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taher Salama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taher Salama's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 22.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 22.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Salama usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salama usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Salama usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Taher Salama's chess games
All 52 games by Taher Salama in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E08 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ahmed M Al-Ghamdi | 2,159 | Wch Blitz | B59 |
| Aug 2017 | Salim Al Amri Salim Mohammed | 2,010 | 20th ch-Asia Cities | B99 |
| Dec 2017 | Marwan Ali Farhan | 1,975 | Wch Blitz | B90 |
| Dec 2017 | Khaled Al Zamel | 1,942 | Wch Blitz | B23 |
| Dec 2017 | Emad Al Habeeb | 1,933 | Wch Blitz | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 6.5 | 1,952 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| 20th ch-Asia Cities | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,718 |
| ch-Arab CC | 2020 | 6 | 0 | 1,836 |
| Arab Cities | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,722 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taher Salama's chess games?
52 games by Taher Salama, from Apr 2015 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 Taher Salama has played.
What does Taher Salama play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Taher Salama opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taher Salama answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Taher Salama play as White?
As White, Taher Salama's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taher Salama play as Black?
As Black, Taher Salama most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Taher Salama's FIDE rating?
Taher Salama is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,899 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,881 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Taher Salama played?
Our database contains 52 games by Taher Salama, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taher Salama?
52 games by Taher Salama 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.