Prepare against Ahmad Ismail
FM · MYS · World #67,440 classical · FIDE ID 5700655
When preparing against Ahmad Ismail, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 30.0% over 40 games.
Our database contains 218 games by Ahmad Ismail, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Ismail's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Ismail 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 | 1,830 | 2,149 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 2,043 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 2,099 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 70 | 55 | 93 | 32.1% |
| As White | 107 | 34 | 31 | 42 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 111 | 36 | 24 | 51 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Ismail's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Ismail's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 69.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 26.2% | 42.9% |
| b3 | 5 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ismail usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ismail usually continues Bg5 (45.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Ismail usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ismail usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ismail usually continues b3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ismail usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 80.3% | 41.8% |
| c5 | 12 | 19.7% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Ahmad Ismail's chess games
All 218 games by Ahmad Ismail in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 70 wins, 55 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 0/6/5 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 40 | 12/10/18 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Justin Tan | 2,281 | 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | B28 |
| Aug 2007 | Hasan Mehdi | 2,280 | 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Zhuo Ren Lim | 2,276 | 8th Penang Open | A07 |
| Jun 2014 | Meng Kong Wong | 2,267 | ch-ASEAN Seniors 50+ | A14 |
| Nov 2016 | Naing Myo | 2,262 | ch-Asia Seniors 50 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Kuala Lumpur Open | 2010 | 12 | 5 | 2,244 |
| 4th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,157 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 5 | 2,036 |
| 5th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,139 |
| 10th Penang Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,499 |
| 8th Kuala Lumpur Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,092 |
| 11th Penang Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,792 |
| 8th Penang Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Ismail's chess games?
218 games by Ahmad Ismail, from Apr 2003 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 Ahmad Ismail has played.
What does Ahmad Ismail play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Ahmad Ismail opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Ismail answers 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Ismail play as White?
As White, Ahmad Ismail's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (11 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Ismail play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Ismail most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Ahmad Ismail's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Ismail is currently rated 1,830 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Ahmad Ismail played?
Our database contains 218 games by Ahmad Ismail, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 55 draws, 93 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Ismail?
218 games by Ahmad Ismail 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.