FIDE ID 5528470· born 2001 · last updated 9/24/2026
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Real tournament games of Selim Essai from public sources. Select a game to replay it on the board.
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+24 =2 -26 · score48% · 52 games
As White
+8 =0 -17 · score32% · 25 games
As Black
+16 =2 -9 · score63% · 27 games
Zhang,Yixing
Essai,Selim0-1
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As White
| Event | Games | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Asian Blitz 2026 | 12 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 1: Kannappan, Thanneermalai - Essai, Selim | 3 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 11: Essai, Selim - Meng, Xiangyi | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 8: Essai, Selim - Nethi, Reddy Sai Theenash | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 4: Sun, Xiang Rui - Essai, Selim | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 2: Essai, Selim - Wang, Yuanjin | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 5: Essai, Selim - Hu, Runchu | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
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As Black
| Round 13: Essai, Selim - Lo, Tsz Hin |
| 1 |
| 2026-07-30 |
| Round 7: Essai, Selim - Alto, Philo Lee | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
| Round 9: Daryanani, Naresh Lachmandas - Essai, Selim | 1 | 2026-07-30 |
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We already found 25 of Essai ’s real games in public databases. No PGNs needed: one click shortlists public accounts with similar opening choices.
Sources:lichess_broadcast (29), twic (23)- latest 7/30/2026
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