Prepare against Al Khatib Ahmad
GM · Jordan · World #9,454 classical · FIDE ID 8103178
When preparing against Al Khatib Ahmad, expect 1.d4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 40.7% over 27 games.
Our database contains 600 games by Al Khatib Ahmad, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Al Khatib Ahmad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Al Khatib Ahmad 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 | 2,178 | 2,382 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,150 | 2,177 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,179 | 2,227 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 600 | 262 | 72 | 265 | 43.7% |
| As White | 304 | 138 | 41 | 125 | 45.4% |
| As Black | 296 | 124 | 31 | 140 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Al Khatib Ahmad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Al Khatib Ahmad's side.
First moves as White (304 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 125 | 41.1% | 50.4% |
| e4 | 106 | 34.9% | 56.6% |
| Nf3 | 68 | 22.4% | 48.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 50.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nc3 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 39.5% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 36 | 27.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 24 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.2% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (126 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 63 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 50 | 39.7% | 47.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 6.3% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
Al Khatib Ahmad's chess games
All 600 games by Al Khatib Ahmad in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 262 wins, 72 draws, 265 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 63 | 28/6/29 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 27 | 11/4/12 | 40.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 13/2/11 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 11/0/15 | 42.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 22 | 11/1/10 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| D02 | London System | 17 | 7/0/10 | 41.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,569 | chT-Asia rapid U23 5th | A49 |
| Aug 2023 | Viktor Matviishen | 2,550 | 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | D45 |
| Aug 2018 | Babu MR Lalith | 2,520 | 25th Abu Dhabi Open | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Jiner Zhu | 2,514 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| Aug 2023 | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | 2,490 | 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 245 | 120.5 | 2,198 |
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 49 | 29 | 2,305 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,242 |
| 12th Marmaris Karya | 2022 | 10 | 9.5 | 1,929 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,332 |
| 23rd Dubai Open A | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Al Khatib Ahmad's chess games?
600 games by Al Khatib Ahmad, from Jan 2010 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 Al Khatib Ahmad has played.
What does Al Khatib Ahmad play on the first move as White?
Across 304 games with White in our database, Al Khatib Ahmad opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Al Khatib Ahmad answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Al Khatib Ahmad play as White?
As White, Al Khatib Ahmad's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (63 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 304 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Al Khatib Ahmad play as Black?
As Black, Al Khatib Ahmad most often plays: Philidor (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (22 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (20 games, 45.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 296 games.
What is Al Khatib Ahmad's FIDE rating?
Al Khatib Ahmad is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,150 in rapid and 2,179 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Al Khatib Ahmad played?
Our database contains 600 games by Al Khatib Ahmad, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 262 wins, 72 draws, 265 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Al Khatib Ahmad?
600 games by Al Khatib Ahmad 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.