Prepare against Wassim Haidar
Lebanon · World #202,186 classical · FIDE ID 5303958
When preparing against Wassim Haidar, expect 1.e4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Wassim Haidar, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wassim Haidar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wassim Haidar 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 | 1,799 | 1,805 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,795 | 1,836 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,819 | 1,824 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 51.6% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wassim Haidar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wassim Haidar's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 64.3% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Haidar usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Haidar usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Haidar usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Haidar usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Haidar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Haidar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Wassim Haidar's chess games
All 31 games by Wassim Haidar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Fared Saleh Muhssen | 1,898 | 10th Beirut Open | E18 |
| Sep 2015 | Mohamed Farhat | 1,867 | 8th Beirut Open | A49 |
| Sep 2015 | Charbel Saad | 1,858 | 8th Beirut Open | B80 |
| Apr 2019 | Rafi Djikerian | 1,833 | 10th Beirut Open | C23 |
| May 2019 | Farah Kabalan | 1,602 | 10th Beirut Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,659 |
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,764 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,205 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,716 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,676 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wassim Haidar's chess games?
31 games by Wassim Haidar, from Jun 2015 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 Wassim Haidar has played.
What does Wassim Haidar play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Wassim Haidar opens with 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (40% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wassim Haidar answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wassim Haidar play as White?
As White, Wassim Haidar's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wassim Haidar play as Black?
As Black, Wassim Haidar most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Wassim Haidar's FIDE rating?
Wassim Haidar is currently rated 1,799 in classical chess, 1,795 in rapid and 1,819 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,805 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Wassim Haidar played?
Our database contains 31 games by Wassim Haidar, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 1 draws, 14 losses (51.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wassim Haidar?
31 games by Wassim Haidar 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.