Prepare against Tarek Moudallal
Lebanon · World #71,318 classical · FIDE ID 5300630
When preparing against Tarek Moudallal, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 294 games by Tarek Moudallal, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tarek Moudallal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarek Moudallal 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 | 1,817 | 2,134 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,803 | 1,984 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,986 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 294 | 138 | 45 | 111 | 46.9% |
| As White | 146 | 70 | 23 | 53 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 148 | 68 | 22 | 58 | 45.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarek Moudallal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarek Moudallal's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 87.7% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 14 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues Nc3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues Nf3 (80.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Moudallal usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 48 | 66.7% | 64.6% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.2% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 84.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Tarek Moudallal's chess games
All 294 games by Tarek Moudallal in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 138 wins, 45 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/3/15 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 12/0/1 | 92.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 42 | 24/5/13 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2016 | Ahmad Najjar | 2,312 | ch-LIB 42nd | A25 |
| Oct 2013 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,271 | ch-LIB | B06 |
| Oct 2015 | Pierre Kuntz | 2,205 | 10th ch-Mediterranean | B10 |
| Sep 2003 | Ali Hammoudi | 2,200 | ch-LIB | C02 |
| Jun 2008 | Jamal Shamieh | 2,186 | ch-LIB | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 67 | 31.5 | 2,073 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 24 | 18 | 2,059 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,806 |
| Dekweneh Keshmat Open | 2023 | 18 | 13 | 1,793 |
| 43rd ch-LIB | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| Beirut Lasker Memorial B | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,177 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,043 |
| ch-LIB 42nd | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarek Moudallal's chess games?
294 games by Tarek Moudallal, from Oct 2008 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 Moudallal has played.
What does Tarek Moudallal play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Tarek Moudallal opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarek Moudallal answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...b6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tarek Moudallal play as White?
As White, Tarek Moudallal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 92.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarek Moudallal play as Black?
As Black, Tarek Moudallal most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (42 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Tarek Moudallal's FIDE rating?
Tarek Moudallal is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,803 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,134 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Tarek Moudallal played?
Our database contains 294 games by Tarek Moudallal, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 45 draws, 111 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarek Moudallal?
294 games by Tarek Moudallal 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.