Prepare against Ahmed Mokhtar
Egypt · World #5,659 classical · FIDE ID 10600698
Our database contains 55 games by Ahmed Mokhtar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Mokhtar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Mokhtar 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 | 2,256 | 2,337 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,314 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,314 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 49.1% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 16 | 3 | 11 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Mokhtar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Mokhtar's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 72.0% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 20.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Mokhtar usually continues Ne2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mokhtar usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mokhtar usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Mokhtar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mokhtar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 26.3% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Ahmed Mokhtar's chess games
All 55 games by Ahmed Mokhtar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E78 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,346 | Cairo Egyptian Open | A04 |
| Jan 1996 | Eid Mahmoud Abou El Zein | 2,325 | Cairo Open | E12 |
| Jun 2003 | Abdul Hameed El Arousy | 2,314 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B06 |
| Nov 2012 | Kareim Wageih | 2,284 | Cairo Egyptian Open | D10 |
| Oct 2015 | Rachid Hifad | 2,210 | chT-Arab Clubs | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Open | 1998 | 16 | 8 | 2,268 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 10 | 7 | 2,376 |
| 1st Al Ain Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| Assiut Open 06th | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 2,208 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 6 | 5 | 2,346 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2012 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,435 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,379 |
| chT-EGY 0708 | 2007 | 1 | 1 | 2,707 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Mokhtar's chess games?
55 games by Ahmed Mokhtar, from Apr 2003 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 Ahmed Mokhtar has played.
What does Ahmed Mokhtar play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ahmed Mokhtar opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Mokhtar answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Mokhtar play as White?
As White, Ahmed Mokhtar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Mokhtar play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Mokhtar most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Ahmed Mokhtar's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Mokhtar is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Ahmed Mokhtar played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ahmed Mokhtar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 9 draws, 19 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Mokhtar?
55 games by Ahmed Mokhtar 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.