Prepare against Tarraf Tarraf
Lebanon · World #108,632 classical · FIDE ID 5301262
When preparing against Tarraf Tarraf, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 148 games by Tarraf Tarraf, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tarraf Tarraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarraf Tarraf 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 | 1,705 | 1,830 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,782 | 1,801 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 58 | 15 | 75 | 39.2% |
| As White | 73 | 33 | 9 | 31 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 25 | 6 | 44 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarraf Tarraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarraf Tarraf's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 56 | 76.7% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 13.7% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues Nf3 (11.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Tarraf usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 46.9% | 63.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 40.6% | 34.6% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Tarraf Tarraf's chess games
All 148 games by Tarraf Tarraf in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 58 wins, 15 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2019 | Obied Moayed | 2,173 | Asia zt 3.1 | A57 |
| Oct 2009 | Tarek Moudallal | 2,056 | 3rd Beirut Open | C43 |
| Apr 2013 | Murat Evrensel Bilgin | 1,950 | ch-World Amateur | B23 |
| Jun 2019 | A-Shbol Abdallah | 1,925 | Asia zt 3.1 | B41 |
| Jul 2016 | Karim Hamawi | 1,921 | chT-LIB | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,097 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 16 | 5 | 1,672 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,686 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,132 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,919 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,032 |
| 3rd Beirut Open | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarraf Tarraf's chess games?
148 games by Tarraf Tarraf, from Nov 2011 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 Tarraf Tarraf has played.
What does Tarraf Tarraf play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Tarraf Tarraf opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarraf Tarraf answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Tarraf Tarraf play as White?
As White, Tarraf Tarraf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarraf Tarraf play as Black?
As Black, Tarraf Tarraf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Tarraf Tarraf's FIDE rating?
Tarraf Tarraf is currently rated 1,705 in classical chess and 1,782 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Tarraf Tarraf played?
Our database contains 148 games by Tarraf Tarraf, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 15 draws, 75 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarraf Tarraf?
148 games by Tarraf Tarraf 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.