Prepare against Ahmad Sakkal
Syria · World #22,357 classical · FIDE ID 7602456
Our database contains 63 games by Ahmad Sakkal, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmad Sakkal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmad Sakkal 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 | 2,038 | 2,141 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,040 | 2,040 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,058 | 2,079 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 25 | 12 | 26 | 39.7% |
| As White | 34 | 14 | 11 | 9 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 11 | 1 | 17 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmad Sakkal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmad Sakkal's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 57.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Sakkal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Sakkal usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sakkal usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Ahmad Sakkal's chess games
All 63 games by Ahmad Sakkal in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 25 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Martin Schrepp | 2,261 | ch-Baden Open | C26 |
| Jan 2016 | Laszlo Kubacsny | 2,259 | Untergrombach Open 33rd | B40 |
| Jan 2020 | Nikolas Pogan | 2,244 | 37th Untergrombach Open | E01 |
| Jan 2019 | Andreas Vinke | 2,202 | Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | A11 |
| Jan 2017 | Stephan Feil | 2,177 | 34th Untergrombach Open | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| DSOL 02 Liga Gr-A 1st | 2020 | 7 | 7 | 2,289 |
| ch-Baden Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| 2nd Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,142 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 2,034 |
| Verbandsliga Nordbaden 1819 | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 2,162 |
| Oberliga Baden 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,024 |
| 34th Untergrombach Open | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmad Sakkal's chess games?
63 games by Ahmad Sakkal, from Jan 2016 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 Sakkal has played.
What does Ahmad Sakkal play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ahmad Sakkal opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmad Sakkal answers 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Ahmad Sakkal play as White?
As White, Ahmad Sakkal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmad Sakkal play as Black?
As Black, Ahmad Sakkal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Ahmad Sakkal's FIDE rating?
Ahmad Sakkal is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess, 2,040 in rapid and 2,058 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Ahmad Sakkal played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ahmad Sakkal, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 12 draws, 26 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmad Sakkal?
63 games by Ahmad Sakkal 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.