Prepare against Ahmad Safy Kanz
CM · Afghanistan · World #24,723 classical · FIDE ID 11700947
Our database contains 44 games by Ahmad Safy Kanz, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Safy Kanz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Safy Kanz 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 | 2,020 | 2,025 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,977 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,310 | 2,310 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 21 | 7 | 16 | 47.7% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Safy Kanz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Safy Kanz's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 8 | 40.0% | 68.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Kanz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kanz usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Kanz usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Kanz usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kanz usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Kanz usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 83.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
Ahmad Safy Kanz's chess games
All 44 games by Ahmad Safy Kanz in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Araz Basim Mohammed Al Saffar | 2,382 | Asia Nations online Cup | D30 |
| Oct 2020 | Semetey Tologontegin | 2,358 | Asia Nations online Cup | D34 |
| Oct 2020 | Sedrani Ammar | 2,274 | Asia Nations online Cup | E06 |
| Oct 2018 | Carl Eli Nolsoe Samuelsen | 2,237 | Olympiad-43 | B48 |
| Sep 2024 | Leandro Jimenez Jimenez | 2,188 | Olympiad-45 | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,159 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,192 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,389 |
| Dhaka Saarc Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
| chT-Asia rapid U23 5th | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,779 |
| chT-Asia blitz U23 5th | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 2,018 |
| Tashkent zt 3.4 | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,178 |
| 2nd Freundschachts Open | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Safy Kanz's chess games?
44 games by Ahmad Safy Kanz, from Oct 2017 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 Safy Kanz has played.
What does Ahmad Safy Kanz play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ahmad Safy Kanz opens with 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Safy Kanz answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Safy Kanz play as White?
As White, Ahmad Safy Kanz's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Safy Kanz play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Safy Kanz most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ahmad Safy Kanz's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Safy Kanz is currently rated 2,020 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 2,310 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ahmad Safy Kanz played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ahmad Safy Kanz, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Safy Kanz?
44 games by Ahmad Safy Kanz 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.