Prepare against Ahmad Gad
Italy · World #23,977 classical · FIDE ID 830240
Our database contains 68 games by Ahmad Gad, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Gad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Gad 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 | 2,025 | 2,031 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,979 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 1,966 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 68 | 31 | 7 | 30 | 45.6% |
| As White | 34 | 15 | 3 | 16 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Gad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Gad's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 91.2% | 46.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Gad usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gad usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Gad usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gad usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gad usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …b5 (33% of these games) — Gad usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 60.0% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Ahmad Gad's chess games
All 68 games by Ahmad Gad in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Jul 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: 31 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2009 | Giuseppe Fabiano | 2,245 | 7th Amantea Open A | A80 |
| Sep 2009 | Antonio Scerbo | 2,086 | 7th Amantea Open A | B33 |
| Apr 2011 | Domenico Cordi | 2,042 | 3rd Praia Open | B92 |
| Jan 2008 | Piero Gambardella | 2,031 | 1st Bagnara Calabra Open | A05 |
| Sep 2008 | Gianfrancesco Rigo | 2,016 | 6th Amantea Open A | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Amantea Open A | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,989 |
| 1st San Nicola Arcella Open | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,857 |
| 7th Amantea Open A | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,025 |
| Croce di Magara Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 1,803 |
| 1st Bagnara Calabra Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 1,999 |
| St Eufemia d'Aspromonte Open 3rd | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,901 |
| 1st Praia Open | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 1,841 |
| Praia Open 2nd | 2010 | 5 | 3 | 1,889 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Gad's chess games?
68 games by Ahmad Gad, from Jan 2008 to Jul 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 Gad has played.
What does Ahmad Gad play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ahmad Gad opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Gad answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...a6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Gad play as White?
As White, Ahmad Gad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Gad play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Gad most often plays: Dutch Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ahmad Gad's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Gad is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Ahmad Gad played?
Our database contains 68 games by Ahmad Gad, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 7 draws, 30 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Gad?
68 games by Ahmad Gad 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.