Prepare against Adham Kandil
GM · Egypt · World #2,038 classical · FIDE ID 10618490
When preparing against Adham Kandil, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 41.7% over 24 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Adham Kandil, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adham Kandil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adham Kandil 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 | 2,382 | 2,390 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,311 | 2,311 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,253 | 2,278 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 137 | 42 | 117 | 46.3% |
| As White | 152 | 78 | 18 | 56 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 144 | 59 | 24 | 61 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adham Kandil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adham Kandil's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 138 | 90.8% | 56.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 8.6% | 57.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 56.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (50.9% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kandil usually continues d4 (70.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kandil usually continues b3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kandil usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kandil usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 98.6% | 47.9% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 93.8% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Adham Kandil's chess games
All 296 games by Adham Kandil in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Sep 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: 137 wins, 42 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/4/10 | 41.7% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Timur Gareyev | 2,606 | 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | C92 |
| Jul 2024 | Emin Ohanyan | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | B87 |
| Aug 2025 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,500 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C43 |
| Apr 2024 | Eytan Rozen | 2,499 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Apr 2024 | Roman Yanchenko | 2,466 | Titled Tue Early | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 70 | 30.5 | 2,263 |
| Wch U18 | 2018 | 21 | 11 | 2,196 |
| Wch U14 | 2015 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,134 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,279 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 6 | 1,825 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,343 |
| 3rd Mumbai Wealth Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,291 |
| 2nd Mersin Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adham Kandil's chess games?
296 games by Adham Kandil, from Mar 2012 to Sep 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 Adham Kandil has played.
What does Adham Kandil play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Adham Kandil opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adham Kandil answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Adham Kandil play as White?
As White, Adham Kandil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adham Kandil play as Black?
As Black, Adham Kandil most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Adham Kandil's FIDE rating?
Adham Kandil is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,311 in rapid and 2,253 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,390 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Adham Kandil played?
Our database contains 296 games by Adham Kandil, covering Mar 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 42 draws, 117 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adham Kandil?
296 games by Adham Kandil 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.