Prepare against Ahmad Alrefae
KWT · World #70,851 classical · FIDE ID 10306510
When preparing against Ahmad Alrefae, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Ahmad Alrefae, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Alrefae's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Alrefae 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 | 1,818 | 1,874 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,840 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,651 | 1,720 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 3 | 22 | 44.4% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Alrefae's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Alrefae's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Alrefae usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Alrefae usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Alrefae usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Ahmad Alrefae's chess games
All 45 games by Ahmad Alrefae in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2023 - 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: 20 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alain Tcheau | 1,981 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Dominique Wiesmann | 1,969 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitrios Alexakis | 1,954 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Mar 2024 | Meshal Alhejab | 1,930 | Doha Ramadan Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Blaise Javet | 1,921 | 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Biel ATO 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,876 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,985 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,974 |
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,627 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,464 |
| 3rd Annual Kuwait Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,236 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Alrefae's chess games?
45 games by Ahmad Alrefae, from Mar 2023 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 Alrefae has played.
What does Ahmad Alrefae play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ahmad Alrefae opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Alrefae answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Alrefae play as White?
As White, Ahmad Alrefae's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Alrefae play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Alrefae most often plays: Dutch Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ahmad Alrefae's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Alrefae is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,651 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,874 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Ahmad Alrefae played?
Our database contains 45 games by Ahmad Alrefae, covering Mar 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 3 draws, 22 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Alrefae?
45 games by Ahmad Alrefae 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.