Prepare against Zayne-Eddine El Zein
FM · Lebanon · World #4,409 classical · FIDE ID 5313210
When preparing against Zayne-Eddine El Zein, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Zayne-Eddine El Zein, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zayne-Eddine El Zein's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zayne-Eddine El Zein 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 | 2,291 | 2,333 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,264 | 2,264 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,196 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 60 | 14 | 63 | 43.8% |
| As White | 70 | 36 | 8 | 26 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 67 | 24 | 6 | 37 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zayne-Eddine El Zein's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zayne-Eddine El Zein's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 54.3% | 55.3% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.4% | 63.6% |
| f4 | 6 | 8.6% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 55.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Zein usually continues d3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Zein usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 16 | 57.1% | 59.4% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Zayne-Eddine El Zein's chess games
All 137 games by Zayne-Eddine El Zein in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - Sep 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: 60 wins, 14 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/0/4 | 71.4% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 19 | 5/1/13 | 26.3% |
| B08 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Aleksandr Rakhmanov | 2,585 | Titled Tue Early | B29 |
| Jun 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,490 | Titled Tue Early | B50 |
| Jun 2025 | Aksel Bu Kvaloy | 2,479 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
| Sep 2026 | Vilka Sipila | 2,474 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B30 |
| Sep 2026 | Dylan Isidro Berdayes Ason | 2,462 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 76 | 38.5 | 2,267 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| 2nd Pays de Bray IM 2023 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,405 |
| Trophee ADIM 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,503 |
| Esports World Cup LCQ GpC | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,426 |
| ch-Asia U12 | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,637 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zayne-Eddine El Zein's chess games?
137 games by Zayne-Eddine El Zein, from Sep 2021 to Sep 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 Zayne-Eddine El Zein has played.
What does Zayne-Eddine El Zein play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Zayne-Eddine El Zein opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zayne-Eddine El Zein answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Zayne-Eddine El Zein play as White?
As White, Zayne-Eddine El Zein's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zayne-Eddine El Zein play as Black?
As Black, Zayne-Eddine El Zein most often plays: Philidor (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Zayne-Eddine El Zein's FIDE rating?
Zayne-Eddine El Zein is currently rated 2,291 in classical chess, 2,264 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Zayne-Eddine El Zein played?
Our database contains 137 games by Zayne-Eddine El Zein, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 14 draws, 63 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zayne-Eddine El Zein?
137 games by Zayne-Eddine El Zein 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.