Prepare against Ahmed Salem Khalil
CM · Egypt · World #13,219 classical · FIDE ID 10616624
Our database contains 35 games by Ahmed Salem Khalil, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Salem Khalil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Salem Khalil 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 | 2,126 | 2,217 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,189 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,104 | 2,194 | Dec 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 17 | 5 | 13 | 48.6% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Salem Khalil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Salem Khalil's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 72.2% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 72% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (8% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Khalil usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Ahmed Salem Khalil's chess games
All 35 games by Ahmed Salem Khalil in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,402 | ch-Africa | A15 |
| May 2023 | Kenny Solomon | 2,310 | ch-Africa | A09 |
| May 2025 | Ahmed Kandil | 2,289 | ch-Africa | A13 |
| May 2023 | Sameh Sadek | 2,255 | ch-Africa | E04 |
| May 2025 | Farid Tamer Waguih | 2,206 | ch-Africa | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2,307 |
| 54th Biel ATO Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,959 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| 16th Mahalla Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,904 |
| Egyptian Cup 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,178 |
| Egyptian Cup | Group A | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,458 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,910 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Salem Khalil's chess games?
35 games by Ahmed Salem Khalil, from Aug 2012 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 Salem Khalil has played.
What does Ahmed Salem Khalil play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Ahmed Salem Khalil opens with 1.Nf3 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Salem Khalil answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Salem Khalil play as White?
As White, Ahmed Salem Khalil's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Salem Khalil play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Salem Khalil most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ahmed Salem Khalil's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Salem Khalil is currently rated 2,126 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,104 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Ahmed Salem Khalil played?
Our database contains 35 games by Ahmed Salem Khalil, covering Aug 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Salem Khalil?
35 games by Ahmed Salem Khalil 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.