Prepare against Youssef M. El Ghazali
IM · Egypt · World #10,844 classical · FIDE ID 10600167
When preparing against Youssef M. El Ghazali, expect 1.c4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 27.8% over 36 games.
Our database contains 230 games by Youssef M. El Ghazali, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Youssef M. El Ghazali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youssef M. El Ghazali 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 | 2,157 | 2,376 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,061 | 2,253 | Aug 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,292 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 86 | 49 | 95 | 37.4% |
| As White | 114 | 53 | 35 | 26 | 46.5% |
| As Black | 116 | 33 | 14 | 69 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youssef M. El Ghazali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youssef M. El Ghazali's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 89 | 78.1% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 21.1% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 78% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues Nc3 (57.5% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues g3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Ghazali usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 96.0% | 39.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Youssef M. El Ghazali's chess games
All 230 games by Youssef M. El Ghazali in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 19/13/6 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 10/6/6 | 45.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 36 | 10/4/22 | 27.8% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Anthony Miles | 2,550 | 1st Tanta Open | A28 |
| Jul 2009 | Essam El Gindy | 2,501 | ch-EGY | A37 |
| Jan 1995 | Peter Lukacs | 2,480 | Budapest FS10 GM | A22 |
| Jan 1992 | Praveen M Thipsay | 2,475 | Doha Open | A26 |
| Oct 1998 | Alonso Zapata | 2,470 | Olympiad-33 | B57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EGY | 2013 | 17 | 7.5 | 2,217 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| Cairo-A | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,486 |
| Doha Open | 1992 | 11 | 7 | 2,485 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,366 |
| Budapest FS10 GM | 1995 | 10 | 4 | 2,333 |
| Golden Cleopatra | 1998 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youssef M. El Ghazali's chess games?
230 games by Youssef M. El Ghazali, from Apr 2003 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 M. El Ghazali has played.
What does Youssef M. El Ghazali play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Youssef M. El Ghazali opens with 1.c4 (78% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youssef M. El Ghazali answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Youssef M. El Ghazali play as White?
As White, Youssef M. El Ghazali's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youssef M. El Ghazali play as Black?
As Black, Youssef M. El Ghazali most often plays: Indian Defense (36 games, 27.8% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Youssef M. El Ghazali's FIDE rating?
Youssef M. El Ghazali is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,061 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,376 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Youssef M. El Ghazali played?
Our database contains 230 games by Youssef M. El Ghazali, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 49 draws, 95 losses (37.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youssef M. El Ghazali?
230 games by Youssef M. El Ghazali 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.