Prepare against Walaa Sarwat
IM · Egypt · World #22,372 classical · FIDE ID 10600256
Our database contains 502 games by Walaa Sarwat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Walaa Sarwat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walaa Sarwat 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 | 2,038 | 2,405 | Nov 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,352 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,364 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 203 | 114 | 185 | 40.4% |
| As White | 245 | 93 | 62 | 90 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 257 | 110 | 52 | 95 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walaa Sarwat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walaa Sarwat's side.
First moves as White (245 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 217 | 88.6% | 51.8% |
| c4 | 22 | 9.0% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 2.0% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues d4 (43.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Sarwat usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 123 | 93.9% | 56.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 4.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 59 | 67.0% | 49.2% |
| Nf6 | 28 | 31.8% | 44.6% |
Walaa Sarwat's chess games
All 502 games by Walaa Sarwat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 203 wins, 114 draws, 185 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 47 | 17/8/22 | 36.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 5/7/6 | 27.8% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 41 | 13/6/22 | 31.7% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 31 | 15/3/13 | 48.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2001 | Mihail Marin | 2,601 | 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | A29 |
| Jun 2008 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,568 | Amman tt | D94 |
| Jan 1997 | Dirk Poldauf | 2,470 | Cairo B | C02 |
| Jul 2009 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,467 | ch-Africa | B30 |
| Jan 2007 | Baris Esen | 2,453 | 5th ch-Mediterranean | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,297 |
| ch-Africa | 2009 | 18 | 12 | 2,403 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,333 |
| Australian Open | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,402 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| Cairo B | 1997 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-EGY 3rd Stage | 2003 | 10 | 3 | 2,216 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,382 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Khaled Abdel Razik (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walaa Sarwat's chess games?
502 games by Walaa Sarwat, from Apr 2003 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 Walaa Sarwat has played.
What does Walaa Sarwat play on the first move as White?
Across 245 games with White in our database, Walaa Sarwat opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walaa Sarwat answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Walaa Sarwat play as White?
As White, Walaa Sarwat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 36.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 245 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walaa Sarwat play as Black?
As Black, Walaa Sarwat most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (41 games, 31.7% win rate); Slav Defense (31 games, 48.4% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 257 games.
What is Walaa Sarwat's FIDE rating?
Walaa Sarwat is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Walaa Sarwat played?
Our database contains 502 games by Walaa Sarwat, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 203 wins, 114 draws, 185 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walaa Sarwat?
502 games by Walaa Sarwat 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.