Prepare against Aisha Al-Khelaifi
WCM · Qatar · World #95,470 classical · FIDE ID 12100625
When preparing against Aisha Al-Khelaifi, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 167 games by Aisha Al-Khelaifi, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Aisha Al-Khelaifi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aisha Al-Khelaifi 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 | 1,743 | 1,770 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,740 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,644 | 1,736 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 56 | 28 | 83 | 33.5% |
| As White | 89 | 29 | 13 | 47 | 32.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 27 | 15 | 36 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aisha Al-Khelaifi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aisha Al-Khelaifi's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 78 | 87.6% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 11.2% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues Nf3 (26.1% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 38 | 88.4% | 46.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 9.3% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 88.9% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Aisha Al-Khelaifi's chess games
All 167 games by Aisha Al-Khelaifi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 56 wins, 28 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 32 | 11/7/14 | 34.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 19 | 4/2/13 | 21.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2007 | Ramy Mahmoud | 2,120 | Wch U16 Girls | C42 |
| Nov 2008 | Aknyr Isaeva | 2,063 | Olympiad Women-38 | B20 |
| Dec 2011 | Sabrina Latreche | 1,995 | Arab Games Rapid w | B00 |
| Aug 2014 | Rozana Gjergji | 1,981 | Olympiad Women-41 | C42 |
| Sep 2010 | Tshepiso Lopang | 1,932 | Olympiad Women-39 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,009 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,006 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,803 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 11 | 4 | 1,881 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,033 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,726 |
| Asian Games w | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,548 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,873 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aisha Al-Khelaifi's chess games?
167 games by Aisha Al-Khelaifi, from Oct 2008 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 Aisha Al-Khelaifi has played.
What does Aisha Al-Khelaifi play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Aisha Al-Khelaifi opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aisha Al-Khelaifi answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...b6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Aisha Al-Khelaifi play as White?
As White, Aisha Al-Khelaifi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aisha Al-Khelaifi play as Black?
As Black, Aisha Al-Khelaifi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (32 games, 34.4% win rate); Slav Defense (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Aisha Al-Khelaifi's FIDE rating?
Aisha Al-Khelaifi is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid and 1,644 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,770 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Aisha Al-Khelaifi played?
Our database contains 167 games by Aisha Al-Khelaifi, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 28 draws, 83 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aisha Al-Khelaifi?
167 games by Aisha Al-Khelaifi 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.