Prepare against Ward Al-Tarboush
FM · Norway · World #6,190 classical · FIDE ID 7601450
When preparing against Ward Al-Tarboush, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Advance Variation as Black, 34.5% over 87 games.
Our database contains 3,918 games by Ward Al-Tarboush, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ward Al-Tarboush's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ward Al-Tarboush 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 | 2,243 | 2,332 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,283 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,434 | Nov 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,918 | 1,913 | 282 | 1,723 | 48.8% |
| As White | 1,942 | 1,001 | 130 | 811 | 51.5% |
| As Black | 1,976 | 912 | 152 | 912 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ward Al-Tarboush's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ward Al-Tarboush's side.
First moves as White (1,940 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,789 | 92.2% | 56.4% |
| d4 | 128 | 6.6% | 35.5% |
| Nc3 | 15 | 0.8% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 0.4% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues Nf3 (56.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues Nf3 (22.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Al-Tarboush usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (876 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 587 | 67.0% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 144 | 16.4% | 46.9% |
| b6 | 100 | 11.4% | 50.5% |
| e5 | 30 | 3.4% | 53.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (694 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 328 | 47.3% | 51.1% |
| d5 | 284 | 40.9% | 52.5% |
| b6 | 70 | 10.1% | 45.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Ward Al-Tarboush's chess games
All 3,918 games by Ward Al-Tarboush in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - Sep 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: 1,913 wins, 282 draws, 1,723 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 247 | 122/11/114 | 49.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 214 | 109/21/84 | 50.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 203 | 112/7/84 | 55.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 156 | 88/13/55 | 56.4% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 83 | 49/6/28 | 59.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 68 | 39/3/26 | 57.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 67 | 32/3/32 | 47.8% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 58 | 40/5/13 | 69.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 56 | 33/3/20 | 58.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 46 | 28/1/17 | 60.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 208 | 101/16/91 | 48.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 202 | 91/20/91 | 45.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 181 | 83/17/81 | 45.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 134 | 80/8/46 | 59.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 100 | 48/5/47 | 48.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 96 | 41/9/46 | 42.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 95 | 41/8/46 | 43.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 87 | 30/6/51 | 34.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 86 | 39/8/39 | 45.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 77 | 40/4/33 | 51.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Leinier Dominguez Perez | 2,748 | Titled Tue Late | C11 |
| Nov 2023 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | C77 |
| Feb 2022 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,702 | Titled Tue Early | B11 |
| Nov 2022 | Jeffery Xiong | 2,692 | Titled Tue Late | B30 |
| Apr 2023 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,686 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 3,017 | 1,583.5 | 2,323 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 214 | 108 | 2,303 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 37 | 15 | 2,305 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 36 | 18 | 2,270 |
| ch-NOR | 2023 | 26 | 9 | 2,220 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 26 | 14 | 2,324 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,389 |
| Kragero Open | 2022 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ward Al-Tarboush's chess games?
3,918 games by Ward Al-Tarboush, from Oct 2006 to Sep 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 Ward Al-Tarboush has played.
What does Ward Al-Tarboush play on the first move as White?
Across 1,940 games with White in our database, Ward Al-Tarboush opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ward Al-Tarboush answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...b6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ward Al-Tarboush play as White?
As White, Ward Al-Tarboush's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (247 games, 49.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (214 games, 50.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (203 games, 55.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,942 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ward Al-Tarboush play as Black?
As Black, Ward Al-Tarboush most often plays: Slav Defense (208 games, 48.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (202 games, 45.0% win rate); Indian Defense (181 games, 45.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,976 games.
What is Ward Al-Tarboush's FIDE rating?
Ward Al-Tarboush is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,332 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Ward Al-Tarboush played?
Our database contains 3,918 games by Ward Al-Tarboush, covering Oct 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,913 wins, 282 draws, 1,723 losses (48.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ward Al-Tarboush?
3,918 games by Ward Al-Tarboush 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.