Prepare against Ahmed Kandil
FM · Egypt · World #2,883 classical · FIDE ID 10628401
Our database contains 352 games by Ahmed Kandil, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 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 | 2,343 | 2,343 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,277 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,185 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 352 | 167 | 22 | 163 | 47.4% |
| As White | 176 | 96 | 9 | 71 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 176 | 71 | 13 | 92 | 40.3% |
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 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 63.1% | 51.4% |
| Nf3 | 30 | 17.0% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 27 | 15.3% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kandil usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kandil usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% 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 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 45 | 62.5% | 46.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.7% | 54.2% |
| g6 | 7 | 9.7% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 70.3% | 35.6% |
| d5 | 12 | 18.8% | 45.8% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Ahmed Kandil's chess games
All 352 games by Ahmed Kandil in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 167 wins, 22 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| 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% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| 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 U18 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2024 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,195 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,285 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,137 |
| Chess.com Speed Play In | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 2,085 |
| Wch FIDE Online U12 Africa Qual | 2020 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,678 |
| ch-Africa U08 | 2016 | 6 | 6 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Kandil's chess games?
352 games by Ahmed Kandil, from Sep 2015 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 Kandil has played.
What does Ahmed Kandil play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Ahmed Kandil opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Kandil answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (19% 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: Réti Opening (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 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 (14 games, 50.0% 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 176 games.
What is Ahmed Kandil's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Kandil is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,343 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Kandil played?
Our database contains 352 games by Ahmed Kandil, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 167 wins, 22 draws, 163 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Kandil?
352 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.