Prepare against Ahmed Nihaya
Maldives · World #118,666 classical · FIDE ID 16700414
When preparing against Ahmed Nihaya, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ahmed Nihaya, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Nihaya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Nihaya 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 | 1,678 | 1,678 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,533 | 1,533 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,554 | 1,592 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 15 | 10 | 37 | 24.2% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 9 | 4 | 18 | 29.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 335 rated games against 274 different opponents, across 41 events in 13 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 190 | 83 | 17 | 90 | 43.7% | 1,509 | 1,370 | 23 |
| Rapid | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0.0% | 1,707 | 1,307 | 0 |
| Blitz | 32 | 7 | 0 | 25 | 21.9% | 1,574 | 1,307 | 1 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 122 | 20 | 20 | 82 | 16.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 55 | 37 | 7 | 11 | 67.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 5 vs WFM · 15 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 34 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1,728 | 1,871 |
| 2025 | 33 | 12 | 2 | 19 | 1,657 | 1,524 |
| 2024 | 60 | 29 | 7 | 24 | 1,495 | 1,444 |
| 2023 | 26 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 1,391 | 1,369 |
| 2022 | 27 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 1,487 | 1,612 |
| 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1,553 | 1,553 |
| 2020 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1,222 | 1,542 |
| 2019 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 1,428 | 1,242 |
| 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,511 | 1,378 |
| 2017 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 1,945 | 1,545 |
| 2016 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1,694 | 1,294 |
| 2015 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1,537 | 1,170 |
| 2014 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1,594 | 1,279 |
| 2013 | 41 | 9 | 1 | 31 | 1,626 | 1,272 |
| 2012 | 34 | 2 | 0 | 32 | 1,529 | 1,129 |
Where Ahmed Nihaya has played
Maldives (9) · India (6) · Sri Lanka (6) · Malaysia (5) · United Arab Emirates (4) · South Korea (3) · Turkmenistan (2) · Bangladesh (1) · Georgia (1) · Hungary (1) · Singapore (1) · Thailand (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Nihaya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Nihaya's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 34.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 45.2% | 17.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 34.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nihaya usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Nihaya usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nihaya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 17.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Nihaya usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nihaya usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 86.7% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 66.7% |
Ahmed Nihaya's chess games
All 62 games by Ahmed Nihaya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Leslie Carolin Torres Hernandez | 1,854 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C42 |
| Sep 2026 | Carmina Jasmine Ramas | 1,783 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Arlinda Aliu | 1,780 | Olympiad Women-45 | A42 |
| Sep 2024 | Dk Siti Haziqah Pg Hj Janudin | 1,711 | Olympiad Women-45 | D13 |
| Aug 2022 | Sujana Lohani | 1,697 | Olympiad Women-44 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,928 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,686 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,466 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,748 |
| Sharjah Open w | 2014 | 7 | 0 | 1,432 |
| Asia zt 3.2 w | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,313 |
| Asian Indoor Games w 5th | 2017 | 5 | 0 | 1,521 |
| 4th Incheon Open w | 2013 | 4 | 0 | 1,458 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Nihaya's chess games?
62 games by Ahmed Nihaya, from Jan 2015 to Oct 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 Nihaya has played.
What does Ahmed Nihaya play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Ahmed Nihaya opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Nihaya answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Nihaya play as White?
As White, Ahmed Nihaya's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Nihaya play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Nihaya most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ahmed Nihaya's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Nihaya is currently rated 1,678 in classical chess, 1,533 in rapid and 1,554 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,678 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Nihaya played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ahmed Nihaya, covering Jan 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Nihaya?
62 games by Ahmed Nihaya 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.