Prepare against Akram Shehata
Egypt · World #74,273 classical · FIDE ID 10600639
When preparing against Akram Shehata, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Akram Shehata, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Akram Shehata's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akram Shehata 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 | 1,808 | 2,125 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,833 | 1,833 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,794 | 1,883 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 13.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akram Shehata's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akram Shehata's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 31.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Shehata usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Shehata usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shehata usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Shehata usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Shehata usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Akram Shehata's chess games
All 30 games by Akram Shehata in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sridhar Seshadri | 1,697 | 52nd Annual World Open | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Open C | 1997 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,288 |
| 52nd Annual World Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,903 |
| Cairo Open B | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,265 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,008 |
| Cairo Open | 1998 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,054 |
| 52nd World Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,903 |
| 2026 Marshall Monthly U2400 | July | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akram Shehata's chess games?
30 games by Akram Shehata, from Apr 2003 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 Akram Shehata has played.
What does Akram Shehata play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Akram Shehata opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akram Shehata answers 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Akram Shehata play as White?
As White, Akram Shehata's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akram Shehata play as Black?
As Black, Akram Shehata most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Akram Shehata's FIDE rating?
Akram Shehata is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,833 in rapid and 1,794 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Akram Shehata played?
Our database contains 30 games by Akram Shehata, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akram Shehata?
30 games by Akram Shehata 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.