Prepare against Ahmed Kandil
FM · Egypt · World #2,667 classical · FIDE ID 10628401
When preparing against Ahmed Kandil, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 367 games by Ahmed Kandil, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Kandil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Kandil 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 | 2,353 | 2,353 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,277 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,217 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 367 | 171 | 26 | 170 | 46.6% |
| As White | 184 | 99 | 11 | 74 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 183 | 72 | 15 | 96 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Kandil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Kandil's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 118 | 64.1% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 16.3% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 14.7% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (56.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kandil usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Kandil usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Kandil usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Kandil usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 63.2% | 44.8% |
| c6 | 12 | 15.8% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 70.8% | 37.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.5% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Ahmed Kandil's chess games
All 367 games by Ahmed Kandil in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 171 wins, 26 draws, 170 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,633 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,605 | Titled Tue Late | B06 |
| Feb 2024 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,595 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| May 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Mar 2024 | Leon Livaic | 2,558 | Titled Tue Late | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 271 | 124 | 2,216 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2024 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,137 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Africa Qual | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,678 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Kandil's chess games?
367 games by Ahmed Kandil, from Sep 2015 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 Ahmed Kandil has played.
What does Ahmed Kandil play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Ahmed Kandil opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Kandil answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Kandil play as White?
As White, Ahmed Kandil's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Kandil play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Kandil most often plays: Italian Game (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); London System (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Ahmed Kandil's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Kandil is currently rated 2,353 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,353 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Kandil played?
Our database contains 367 games by Ahmed Kandil, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 171 wins, 26 draws, 170 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Kandil?
367 games by Ahmed Kandil 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.