Prepare against Ahmed Nassr
IM · DZA · World #11,786 classical · FIDE ID 7904860
When preparing against Ahmed Nassr, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 165 games by Ahmed Nassr, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Nassr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Nassr 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 | 2,144 | 2,168 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,974 | 1,987 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,168 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 165 | 58 | 51 | 56 | 35.2% |
| As White | 85 | 34 | 25 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Nassr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Nassr's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 87.1% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 12.9% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Bf4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Bf4 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Nassr usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Nassr usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 80.4% | 55.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 15.2% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 58.3% | 46.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
Ahmed Nassr's chess games
All 165 games by Ahmed Nassr in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 58 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 36 | 13/10/13 | 36.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Patrik Aalto | 2,335 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Sebastien Pucher | 2,298 | Wasselonne Open 25th | A25 |
| Dec 2016 | David Silva | 2,256 | ch-Africa U20 | B40 |
| Apr 2014 | Mahfoud Oussedik | 2,243 | ch-ALG 26th | D00 |
| Jun 2015 | Khalil Bengherabi | 2,201 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,035 |
| ch-ALG | 2018 | 15 | 7 | 2,034 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2017 | 15 | 11 | 2,031 |
| chT-ALG | 2014 | 14 | 7 | 1,999 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2017 | 12 | 7 | 2,143 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 1,918 |
| ch-ALG 26th | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| 3rd Algiers Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Nassr's chess games?
165 games by Ahmed Nassr, from Aug 2013 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 Nassr has played.
What does Ahmed Nassr play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Ahmed Nassr opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Nassr answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Nassr play as White?
As White, Ahmed Nassr's most-played openings in our database are: London System (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Nassr play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Nassr most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Ahmed Nassr's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Nassr is currently rated 2,144 in classical chess, 1,974 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Ahmed Nassr played?
Our database contains 165 games by Ahmed Nassr, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 51 draws, 56 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Nassr?
165 games by Ahmed Nassr 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.