Prepare against Yara Faqeeh
WCM · PSE · World #100,884 classical · FIDE ID 11501642
When preparing against Yara Faqeeh, expect 1.d4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 103 games by Yara Faqeeh, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yara Faqeeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yara Faqeeh 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 | 1,727 | 1,727 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,706 | 1,714 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,671 | 1,671 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 36 | 5 | 62 | 35.0% |
| As White | 50 | 19 | 1 | 30 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 4 | 32 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yara Faqeeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yara Faqeeh's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 98.0% | 39.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 39.8% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Faqeeh usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 19 | 67.9% | 47.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Yara Faqeeh's chess games
All 103 games by Yara Faqeeh in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 36 wins, 5 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Bonolo Ntsielo | 1,757 | Olympiad Women-45 | A04 |
| Jan 2018 | Shahad Alraqum | 1,696 | ch-Arab w | D53 |
| Sep 2024 | Tobi Felix | 1,677 | Olympiad Women-45 | E61 |
| Sep 2024 | Tupokiwe Msukwa | 1,674 | Olympiad Women-45 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Davena Jonet | 1,659 | Olympiad Women-45 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 1,639 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,735 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,586 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,646 |
| Muscat zt 3.1 w | 2015 | 9 | 2 | 1,795 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,703 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,737 |
| ch-Arab w | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yara Faqeeh's chess games?
103 games by Yara Faqeeh, from May 2013 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 Yara Faqeeh has played.
What does Yara Faqeeh play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Yara Faqeeh opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yara Faqeeh answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Yara Faqeeh play as White?
As White, Yara Faqeeh's most-played openings in our database are: London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yara Faqeeh play as Black?
As Black, Yara Faqeeh most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Yara Faqeeh's FIDE rating?
Yara Faqeeh is currently rated 1,727 in classical chess, 1,706 in rapid and 1,671 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,727 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yara Faqeeh played?
Our database contains 103 games by Yara Faqeeh, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 5 draws, 62 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yara Faqeeh?
103 games by Yara Faqeeh 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.