Prepare against Ahmed Saif
ARE · World #25,168 classical · FIDE ID 9316604
Our database contains 112 games by Ahmed Saif, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Saif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Saif 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 | 2,017 | 2,054 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,880 | 1,882 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,955 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 45 | 16 | 50 | 40.2% |
| As White | 52 | 24 | 9 | 19 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 21 | 7 | 31 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Saif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Saif's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 98.1% | 53.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (31.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Saif usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 65.0% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
Ahmed Saif's chess games
All 112 games by Ahmed Saif in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 45 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Ali Murtaza | 2,144 | Sharjah Blitz Open | B05 |
| May 2019 | Marvin Marcos | 2,111 | Sharjah Ramadan Open rapid | A01 |
| Dec 2021 | Hamed Ben Ghanem | 2,100 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B11 |
| Aug 2019 | Ibrahim Sultan | 2,091 | ch-UAE | C11 |
| Apr 2021 | Maciej Bablok | 2,058 | Sharjah Rapid Open | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UAE | 2019 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,782 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,844 |
| Sharjah Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,842 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,946 |
| Sharjah Rapid Open | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,968 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,900 |
| Asian Individual | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,167 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 1,697 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Saif's chess games?
112 games by Ahmed Saif, from May 2015 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 Saif has played.
What does Ahmed Saif play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Ahmed Saif opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Saif answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (30% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Saif play as White?
As White, Ahmed Saif's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Saif play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Saif most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (5 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Ahmed Saif's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Saif is currently rated 2,017 in classical chess, 1,880 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (May 2025).
How many games has Ahmed Saif played?
Our database contains 112 games by Ahmed Saif, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 16 draws, 50 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Saif?
112 games by Ahmed Saif 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.