Prepare against Ziad Kanana
CHE · World #9,084 classical · FIDE ID 1346911
When preparing against Ziad Kanana, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 89 games by Ziad Kanana, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ziad Kanana's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ziad Kanana 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 | 2,185 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,064 | 2,093 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 89 | 35 | 24 | 30 | 39.3% |
| As White | 44 | 20 | 9 | 15 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ziad Kanana's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ziad Kanana's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kanana usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kanana usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kanana usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| e5 | 7 | 33.3% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Ziad Kanana's chess games
All 89 games by Ziad Kanana in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2020 - 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: 35 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E75 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Colin Federer | 2,372 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | C78 |
| May 2026 | Mihaly Koehalmi-Szabo | 2,226 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | C26 |
| May 2026 | Emanuel Angelovski | 2,111 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | B48 |
| May 2021 | Vladimir Paleologu | 2,105 | San Bernardino Spring Open | C41 |
| May 2026 | Noah Pellegrini | 2,077 | Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 3 | 1,878 |
| 58th Biel Master Open | 2025 | 10 | 5 | 2,085 |
| 11th Marina Viva Open | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Swiss Youth Chess Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,440 |
| ch-SUI U12 | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,623 |
| 8th Adelboden Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,615 |
| ch-SUI U14 | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
| Bad Woerishofen Open B | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ziad Kanana's chess games?
89 games by Ziad Kanana, from Nov 2020 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 Ziad Kanana has played.
What does Ziad Kanana play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ziad Kanana opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ziad Kanana answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ziad Kanana play as White?
As White, Ziad Kanana's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ziad Kanana play as Black?
As Black, Ziad Kanana most often plays: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Ziad Kanana's FIDE rating?
Ziad Kanana is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,064 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ziad Kanana played?
Our database contains 89 games by Ziad Kanana, covering Nov 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ziad Kanana?
89 games by Ziad Kanana 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.