Prepare against Ahmad Najjar
FM · Lebanon · World #11,683 classical · FIDE ID 5300100
Our database contains 609 games by Ahmad Najjar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Najjar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Najjar 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 | 2,145 | 2,367 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,254 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,084 | 2,272 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 609 | 313 | 121 | 175 | 51.4% |
| As White | 312 | 163 | 71 | 78 | 52.2% |
| As Black | 297 | 150 | 50 | 97 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Najjar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Najjar's side.
First moves as White (312 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 223 | 71.5% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 35 | 11.2% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 7.4% | 56.5% |
| g3 | 12 | 3.8% | 41.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nf3 (64.8% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nf3 (76.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Najjar usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 61.4% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Najjar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Najjar usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Najjar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 44.9% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 44 | 28.2% | 67.0% |
| e6 | 19 | 12.2% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 10 | 6.4% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 5 | 3.2% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 51 | 58.6% | 56.9% |
| g6 | 26 | 29.9% | 67.3% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 11.5% | 45.0% |
Ahmad Najjar's chess games
All 609 games by Ahmad Najjar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 313 wins, 121 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 82 | 41/21/20 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 16/8/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 13/4/5 | 59.1% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Hungarian Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 9/2/0 | 81.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A03 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 39 | 24/4/11 | 61.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 10/1/6 | 58.8% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Igor-Alexandre Nataf | 2,565 | Olympiad-36 | A30 |
| Jan 1997 | Alexander Berelowitsch | 2,495 | 1st Tanta Open | E61 |
| Jan 1997 | Devaki V Prasad | 2,450 | Tehran zt 3.1 | A51 |
| Jan 1997 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,410 | Tehran zt 3.1 | B08 |
| Oct 2003 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,391 | Mediterranean-ch 1st | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2013 | 99 | 77.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-Arab | 2005 | 20 | 8 | 2,226 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-Asia | 1996 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Wch U20 | 1986 | 13 | 4 | 2,101 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,374 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 6 | 2,320 |
| Tehran zt 3.1 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,443 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amro El Jawich (17 games) · Faisal Khairallah (16 games) · Antoine Kassis (16 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Najjar's chess games?
609 games by Ahmad Najjar, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Ahmad Najjar has played.
What does Ahmad Najjar play on the first move as White?
Across 312 games with White in our database, Ahmad Najjar opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Najjar answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Najjar play as White?
As White, Ahmad Najjar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (82 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (28 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 312 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Najjar play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Najjar most often plays: Modern Defense (39 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 58.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 297 games.
What is Ahmad Najjar's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Najjar is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,084 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ahmad Najjar played?
Our database contains 609 games by Ahmad Najjar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 313 wins, 121 draws, 175 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Najjar?
609 games by Ahmad Najjar 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.