Prepare against Ahmed Alaa Ahmed
FM · Egypt · World #5,794 classical · FIDE ID 10624562
When preparing against Ahmed Alaa Ahmed, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%).
Our database contains 63 games by Ahmed Alaa Ahmed, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Alaa Ahmed 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 | 2,253 | 2,307 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,232 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,163 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 28 | 5 | 30 | 44.4% |
| As White | 25 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 64.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 12 | 5 | 21 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 20.0% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 20% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's chess games
All 63 games by Ahmed Alaa Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 28 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Hamed Wafa | 2,367 | ch-Africa | A22 |
| Aug 2017 | Walaa Sarwat | 2,298 | 22nd Alexandria Open | A11 |
| Aug 2017 | Saiid A. Naby | 2,257 | 22nd Alexandria Open | E61 |
| Sep 2024 | Ibrahim Sultan | 2,206 | Olympiad-45 | A13 |
| Mar 2023 | Abuzied Ahmed | 2,204 | ch-Arab | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-F | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,409 |
| chT-BAN | 2022 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,166 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-C | 2021 | 8 | 6 | 1,898 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,419 |
| 22nd Alexandria Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,254 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,354 |
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 2,016 |
| Dhaka Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's chess games?
63 games by Ahmed Alaa Ahmed, from Mar 2014 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 Ahmed Alaa Ahmed has played.
What does Ahmed Alaa Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ahmed Alaa Ahmed opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Alaa Ahmed answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Alaa Ahmed play as White?
As White, Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Alaa Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Alaa Ahmed most often plays: Catalan (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ahmed Alaa Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Alaa Ahmed is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (May 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Alaa Ahmed played?
Our database contains 63 games by Ahmed Alaa Ahmed, covering Mar 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 5 draws, 30 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Alaa Ahmed?
63 games by Ahmed Alaa Ahmed 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.