GM Bassem Amin

EgyptEgypt
Born 1988
Elo2622
FIDE Profile Wikipedia

Egyptian Grandmaster and medical doctor Bassem Amin holds the distinction of being the highest-rated player in both Egypt and Africa, with a peak FIDE rating above 2700. He earned the GM title in 2006 and has won the African Chess Championship seven times between 2009 and 2024. His opening repertoire prominently features the Dutch Defence.

Bassem Amin

Associated Openings

As Black

A97Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4...... Qe831 games
A96Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4...... d631 games
A98Dutch Defence: 1.d4 f5 2.c4...... 8.Qc28 games

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