Prepare against Wissam Ramadan
Lebanon · World #138,509 classical · FIDE ID 5301122
When preparing against Wissam Ramadan, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 50 games by Wissam Ramadan, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wissam Ramadan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wissam Ramadan 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 | 1,624 | 1,656 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,731 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,692 | 1,741 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 25 | 1 | 24 | 50.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 17 | 1 | 8 | 65.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wissam Ramadan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wissam Ramadan's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 75.0% | 38.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (61% of these games) — Ramadan usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ramadan usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Ramadan usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Ramadan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ramadan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 76.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
Wissam Ramadan's chess games
All 50 games by Wissam Ramadan 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: 25 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Rafi Djikerian | 1,873 | 7th Beirut Open | B50 |
| Oct 2016 | Ralph Khairallah | 1,823 | ch-LIB sf | D51 |
| May 2014 | Saadah Ahmad | 1,793 | 7th Beirut Open | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Khalid Abel Halim Abbas | 1,728 | 8th Beirut Open | A05 |
| May 2014 | Hrag Lakhoyan | 1,307 | 7th Beirut Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2008 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,084 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,747 |
| Soviet Alumni Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,820 |
| 8th Beirut Open | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,607 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,952 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wissam Ramadan's chess games?
50 games by Wissam Ramadan, 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 Wissam Ramadan has played.
What does Wissam Ramadan play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Wissam Ramadan opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wissam Ramadan answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Wissam Ramadan play as White?
As White, Wissam Ramadan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wissam Ramadan play as Black?
As Black, Wissam Ramadan most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Wissam Ramadan's FIDE rating?
Wissam Ramadan is currently rated 1,624 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,692 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,656 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Wissam Ramadan played?
Our database contains 50 games by Wissam Ramadan, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 1 draws, 24 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wissam Ramadan?
50 games by Wissam Ramadan 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.