Prepare against Zeyad Janahi
FM · Bahrain · World #18,771 classical · FIDE ID 11200073
Our database contains 105 games by Zeyad Janahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeyad Janahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeyad Janahi 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 | 2,068 | 2,251 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,085 | 2,122 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,102 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 26 | 24 | 55 | 24.8% |
| As White | 53 | 12 | 14 | 27 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 52 | 14 | 10 | 28 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeyad Janahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeyad Janahi's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 94.3% | 38.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 38.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Janahi usually continues c3 (43.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Janahi usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Janahi usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Janahi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Janahi usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 39.6% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
Zeyad Janahi's chess games
All 105 games by Zeyad Janahi 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: 26 wins, 24 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2002 | Vladimir Umansky | 2,405 | 12th Abu Dhabi Open | D10 |
| Apr 2002 | Ghuloom Salem | 2,351 | 4th Dubai Open | B22 |
| Aug 2014 | Zendan Al-Zendani | 2,338 | 22nd Abu Dhabi Open | B51 |
| Apr 2002 | Ahmed Yousef Hamed | 2,338 | 4th Dubai Open | B22 |
| Feb 2003 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,334 | 4th ch-Asia | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,245 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2004 | 12 | 0.5 | 1,932 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 11 | 5 | – |
| 4th Dubai Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,323 |
| 4th ch-Asia | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,211 |
| ch-Asia Cities 12th | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,114 |
| 12th Abu Dhabi Open | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,399 |
| 13th ch-Asia Cities | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,233 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeyad Janahi's chess games?
105 games by Zeyad Janahi, 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 Zeyad Janahi has played.
What does Zeyad Janahi play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Zeyad Janahi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeyad Janahi answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Zeyad Janahi play as White?
As White, Zeyad Janahi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeyad Janahi play as Black?
As Black, Zeyad Janahi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Zeyad Janahi's FIDE rating?
Zeyad Janahi is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 2,085 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Zeyad Janahi played?
Our database contains 105 games by Zeyad Janahi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 24 draws, 55 losses (24.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeyad Janahi?
105 games by Zeyad Janahi 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.