Prepare against Tamer Ismail
Belgium · World #9,633 classical · FIDE ID 2909332
Our database contains 152 games by Tamer Ismail, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tamer Ismail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tamer Ismail 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 | 2,176 | 2,227 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,145 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,172 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 57 | 41 | 54 | 37.5% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 76 | 28 | 20 | 28 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tamer Ismail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tamer Ismail's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 64.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.2% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.9% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Ismail usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Ismail usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ismail usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Ismail usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ismail usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 37.2% | 40.6% |
| d6 | 16 | 37.2% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 11 | 25.6% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 35.0% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Tamer Ismail's chess games
All 152 games by Tamer Ismail in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - Aug 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: 57 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,418 | Dutch League 2024-25 | E54 |
| Oct 2022 | Onno Elgersma | 2,309 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | D30 |
| Oct 2022 | Henning Holinka | 2,245 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | D30 |
| Apr 2025 | Julien G. Laurent | 2,197 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | E20 |
| Feb 2025 | Jimmy Lafosse | 2,181 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | D96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kardzhali Int Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,065 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,120 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,793 |
| 2nd Blagoevgrad Kirov Memorial | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,919 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tamer Ismail's chess games?
152 games by Tamer Ismail, from Mar 2010 to Aug 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 Tamer Ismail has played.
What does Tamer Ismail play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Tamer Ismail opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tamer Ismail answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tamer Ismail play as White?
As White, Tamer Ismail's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tamer Ismail play as Black?
As Black, Tamer Ismail most often plays: Philidor (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Tamer Ismail's FIDE rating?
Tamer Ismail is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Tamer Ismail played?
Our database contains 152 games by Tamer Ismail, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 41 draws, 54 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tamer Ismail?
152 games by Tamer Ismail 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.