Prepare against Youssef Ismail
Egypt · World #15,813 classical · FIDE ID 10604960
Our database contains 35 games by Youssef Ismail, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Youssef Ismail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youssef Ismail 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 | 2,097 | 2,184 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,078 | 2,168 | Jan 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,086 | 2,189 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 8 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youssef Ismail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youssef Ismail's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 61.1% | 86.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 61% of White games, 86.4% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ismail usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Ismail usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Ismail usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ismail usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Ismail usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ismail usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 77.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Youssef Ismail's chess games
All 35 games by Youssef Ismail in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D29 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,296 | Cairo Egyptian Open | D51 |
| May 2016 | Malak Ragheb | 2,240 | chT-EGY | D51 |
| Jul 2012 | Akram Hussein | 2,077 | Mahalla Open 14th | D53 |
| Jul 2012 | Mohamed Balat | 2,037 | Mahalla Open 14th | D45 |
| May 2016 | Mahmoud Ibrahim | 1,992 | chT-EGY | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,182 |
| 15th Mahalla Open | 2014 | 5 | 4 | 2,262 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,166 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 2,084 |
| Mahalla Open 14th | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,238 |
| chT-African Club | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youssef Ismail's chess games?
35 games by Youssef Ismail, from Apr 2006 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 Youssef Ismail has played.
What does Youssef Ismail play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Youssef Ismail opens with 1.c4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youssef Ismail answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Youssef Ismail play as White?
As White, Youssef Ismail's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youssef Ismail play as Black?
As Black, Youssef Ismail most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Youssef Ismail's FIDE rating?
Youssef Ismail is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess, 2,078 in rapid and 2,086 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Youssef Ismail played?
Our database contains 35 games by Youssef Ismail, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youssef Ismail?
35 games by Youssef Ismail 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.