A.R. Saleh Salem vs Bassem Amin
GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640) · GM Bassem Amin (2614)
A.R. Saleh Salem and Bassem Amin have played 22 recorded games against each other, the first in Dec 2008 and the most recent in Sep 2024. Salem leads 9 wins to 5, with 8 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (3 games). The average game between them lasted 37 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salem | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem with White | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| Amin with White | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salem | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| Classical | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Rapid | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salem | Draws | Amin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A98 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian: Sämisch | Olympiad-45 |
| Mar 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Sharjah Blitz |
| Mar 2023 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Vienna Game | Riadh Rapid Open |
| Dec 2021 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Sicilian | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Blitz |
| Dec 2021 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Dubai bin Rashid Cup Rapid |
| Nov 2020 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Djerba Blitz Masters |
| Sep 2020 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Jun 2020 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Sharjah World Stars |
| Jun 2020 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Sharjah World Stars |
| Dec 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Dec 2019 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Rapid |
| Aug 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 25th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Dec 2017 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | Wch Blitz |
| Aug 2017 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 24th Abu Dhabi Open |
| Aug 2016 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | 23rd Abu Dhabi Open |
| May 2015 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-Arab Elite 3rd |
| Dec 2013 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | ch-Arab |
| Apr 2013 | Bassem Amin | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Scotch Game | 15th Dubai Open |
| Sep 2012 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Olympiad-40 |
| Dec 2011 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1/2-1/2 | Dutch Defense | Arab Games Rapid |
| Dec 2008 | A.R. Saleh Salem | Bassem Amin | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | ch-Arab |
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What is the head-to-head score between A.R. Saleh Salem and Bassem Amin?
In 22 recorded games, A.R. Saleh Salem has 9 wins, Bassem Amin has 5 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have A.R. Saleh Salem and Bassem Amin played each other?
Our database records 22 games between them, from Dec 2008 to Sep 2024.
What openings do A.R. Saleh Salem and Bassem Amin play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (3 games), followed by the King's Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.