Prepare against Tarek Fatehy
Egypt · World #11,549 classical · FIDE ID 10601627
When preparing against Tarek Fatehy, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Tarek Fatehy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tarek Fatehy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarek Fatehy 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 | 2,147 | 2,273 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,215 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 23.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarek Fatehy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarek Fatehy's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fatehy usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Fatehy usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Tarek Fatehy's chess games
All 30 games by Tarek Fatehy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B44 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Ibrahim Hasan Labib | 2,408 | Cairo Egyptian Open | C84 |
| May 2016 | Tarek Arnaoot | 2,121 | chT-EGY | D45 |
| Nov 2007 | Ahmed As Salah | 2,064 | chT-EGY 0708 | D48 |
| Apr 2016 | Mohamed Ismail | 1,787 | Cairo Egyptian Open | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,165 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,236 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,221 |
| Cairo Open B | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-EGY 0708 | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,066 |
| 11th Mahalla Open | 2009 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,905 |
| chT-African Club | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarek Fatehy's chess games?
30 games by Tarek Fatehy, from Apr 2003 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 Tarek Fatehy has played.
What does Tarek Fatehy play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Tarek Fatehy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarek Fatehy answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Tarek Fatehy play as White?
As White, Tarek Fatehy's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarek Fatehy play as Black?
As Black, Tarek Fatehy most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tarek Fatehy's FIDE rating?
Tarek Fatehy is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Tarek Fatehy played?
Our database contains 30 games by Tarek Fatehy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarek Fatehy?
30 games by Tarek Fatehy 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.