Prepare against Yehya Rahman
IM · Egypt · World #26,485 classical · FIDE ID 10600264
Our database contains 171 games by Yehya Rahman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yehya Rahman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yehya Rahman 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 | 2,008 | 2,334 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,059 | 2,311 | Mar 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,936 | 2,264 | Jan 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 52 | 58 | 61 | 30.4% |
| As White | 91 | 29 | 35 | 27 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 80 | 23 | 23 | 34 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yehya Rahman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yehya Rahman's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 70.3% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 16 | 17.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 8.8% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 70% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (53.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Rahman usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Rahman usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rahman usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Rahman usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 43.3% | 65.4% |
| c5 | 12 | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 58.1% | 55.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 27.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Yehya Rahman's chess games
All 171 games by Yehya Rahman 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: 52 wins, 58 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2001 | Tomas Likavsky | 2,425 | 4th Tanta Open | B07 |
| May 2000 | Walaa Sarwat | 2,407 | 3rd Tanta Open | B51 |
| Jan 1997 | Sayed Barakat Hassan | 2,390 | Cairo-A | B12 |
| May 2001 | Abdul Hameed El Arousy | 2,370 | 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | D36 |
| Apr 2001 | Esam Aly Ahmed | 2,362 | 4th Tanta Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo-A | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,298 |
| Cairo Open | 1996 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| 5th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2001 | 10 | 5 | 2,379 |
| Doha Open | 1992 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,317 |
| 4th Tanta Open | 2001 | 9 | 4 | 2,357 |
| 2nd Tanta Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,398 |
| 5th Tanta Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,360 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yehya Rahman's chess games?
171 games by Yehya Rahman, 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 Yehya Rahman has played.
What does Yehya Rahman play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Yehya Rahman opens with 1.d4 (70% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yehya Rahman answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yehya Rahman play as White?
As White, Yehya Rahman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yehya Rahman play as Black?
As Black, Yehya Rahman most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Yehya Rahman's FIDE rating?
Yehya Rahman is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,059 in rapid and 1,936 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Yehya Rahman played?
Our database contains 171 games by Yehya Rahman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 58 draws, 61 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yehya Rahman?
171 games by Yehya Rahman 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.