Prepare against Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed
FM · Yemen · World #10,199 classical · FIDE ID 9400176
When preparing against Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 131 games by Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed 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 | 2,167 | 2,195 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,180 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,101 | 2,203 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 53 | 24 | 54 | 40.5% |
| As White | 66 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 65 | 25 | 8 | 32 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 62 | 93.9% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 6.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 10 | 31.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 25.0% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 11 | 44.0% | 50.0% |
Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's chess games
All 131 games by Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - Oct 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: 53 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2007 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,375 | 5th chT-Arab Cities | A45 |
| May 2014 | Zendan Al-Zendani | 2,351 | chT-Arab Clubs | C13 |
| Oct 2002 | Hatim Al-Hadarani | 2,351 | Yemen Open 1st | B24 |
| Oct 2018 | Malek Koniahli | 2,328 | Olympiad-43 | A52 |
| Apr 2007 | Jumaa A Gatea Al Saadi | 2,285 | 5th chT-Arab Cities | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,281 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,242 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | 2,367 |
| 13th ch-Asia Cities | 2002 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,239 |
| 5th chT-Arab Cities | 2007 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,469 |
| ch-Arab | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's chess games?
131 games by Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed, from Mar 2013 to Oct 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 Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed has played.
What does Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed answers 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed play as White?
As White, Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,101 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed played?
Our database contains 131 games by Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed, covering Mar 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 24 draws, 54 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed?
131 games by Abdo Abdullah Saleh Ahmed 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.