Prepare against Ali Farahat
IM · United States · World #3,510 classical · FIDE ID 10600507
Our database contains 690 games by Ali Farahat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Farahat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Farahat 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 | 2,319 | 2,424 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,235 | 2,396 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,445 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 690 | 289 | 172 | 229 | 41.9% |
| As White | 359 | 155 | 99 | 105 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 331 | 134 | 73 | 124 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Farahat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Farahat's side.
First moves as White (359 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 68.2% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 100 | 27.9% | 49.5% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 2.5% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Farahat usually continues Nf3 (62.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Farahat usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Farahat usually continues d4 (55.4% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 49.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Farahat usually continues Nf3 (43.1% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Farahat usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Farahat usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 78 | 48.4% | 62.8% |
| e5 | 77 | 47.8% | 47.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 67.9% | 45.3% |
| Nf6 | 35 | 32.1% | 52.9% |
Ali Farahat's chess games
All 690 games by Ali Farahat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 289 wins, 172 draws, 229 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 61 | 27/20/14 | 44.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 18 | 4/3/11 | 22.2% |
| D04 | Colle System | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 17 | 5/6/6 | 29.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 59 | 20/12/27 | 33.9% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 46 | 22/15/9 | 47.8% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 24 | 11/0/13 | 45.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,682 | Sharjah Blitz Open | C54 |
| Jan 2025 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,640 | Titled Tue Early | C70 |
| Aug 2024 | Vasif Durarbayli | 2,626 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | C42 |
| Aug 2024 | Aryan Chopra | 2,619 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | D78 |
| May 2020 | Ahmed Adly | 2,615 | Ramadan Masters Online | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 207 | 100.5 | 2,309 |
| ch-Africa | 2017 | 49 | 29.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-EGY 3rd Stage | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,302 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,379 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 10 | 6 | 2,354 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,427 |
| Alushta Summer GM1 | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,437 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Farahat's chess games?
690 games by Ali Farahat, from Apr 2003 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 Ali Farahat has played.
What does Ali Farahat play on the first move as White?
Across 359 games with White in our database, Ali Farahat opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Farahat answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games).
What openings does Ali Farahat play as White?
As White, Ali Farahat's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 44.3% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 359 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Farahat play as Black?
As Black, Ali Farahat most often plays: Slav Defense (59 games, 33.9% win rate); Sicilian (46 games, 47.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 331 games.
What is Ali Farahat's FIDE rating?
Ali Farahat is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,235 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,424 (May 2017).
How many games has Ali Farahat played?
Our database contains 690 games by Ali Farahat, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 289 wins, 172 draws, 229 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Farahat?
690 games by Ali Farahat 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.