Prepare against Ahmad Abdel Wahab
PSE · World #18,988 classical · FIDE ID 11500719
When preparing against Ahmad Abdel Wahab, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ahmad Abdel Wahab, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Abdel Wahab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Abdel Wahab 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 | 2,067 | 2,067 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,044 | 2,075 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 7 | 17 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 17.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 152 rated games against 112 different opponents, across 18 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 73 | 39 | 16 | 18 | 53.4% | 1,973 | 2,030 | 15 |
| Rapid | 31 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 67.7% | 1,918 | 2,092 | 23 |
| Blitz | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 50.0% | 1,963 | 1,963 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 37 | 7 | 8 | 22 | 18.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 56 | 17 | 8 | 69.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 8 vs CM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 13 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1,926 | 2,193 |
| 2025 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1,875 | 2,057 |
| 2024 | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 1,939 | 2,039 |
| 2022 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1,728 | 2,128 |
| 2019 | 17 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1,785 | 2,070 |
| 2016 | 42 | 23 | 9 | 10 | 1,955 | 2,007 |
| 2015 | 44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 2,020 | 2,055 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2,384 | 1,984 |
Where Ahmad Abdel Wahab has played
Palestinian Territories (11) · Morocco (4) · Hungary (2) · Egypt (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Abdel Wahab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Abdel Wahab's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Wahab usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Wahab usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Wahab usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Wahab usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Ahmad Abdel Wahab's chess games
All 34 games by Ahmad Abdel Wahab in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Felix Blohberger | 2,552 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E32 |
| Sep 2024 | Catarino Domingos | 2,229 | Olympiad-45 | A08 |
| Sep 2024 | Weldu Gebru Lilay | 1,977 | Olympiad-45 | A60 |
| Sep 2026 | Jallah Jacob | 1,881 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A13 |
| Sep 2026 | Kaieem Elizee | 1,862 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,093 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 1,940 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,079 |
| ch-Arab olympiad 1st | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,998 |
| 1st Asia Clubs | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,799 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Abdel Wahab's chess games?
34 games by Ahmad Abdel Wahab, from Jan 2007 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 Ahmad Abdel Wahab has played.
What does Ahmad Abdel Wahab play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ahmad Abdel Wahab opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Abdel Wahab answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Abdel Wahab play as White?
As White, Ahmad Abdel Wahab's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Abdel Wahab play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Abdel Wahab most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ahmad Abdel Wahab's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Abdel Wahab is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess, 2,044 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,067 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ahmad Abdel Wahab played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ahmad Abdel Wahab, covering Jan 2007 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Abdel Wahab?
34 games by Ahmad Abdel Wahab 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.