Prepare against Ashraf Ahmed
FM · Maldives · World #65,211 classical · FIDE ID 16700031
When preparing against Ashraf Ahmed, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 69 games by Ashraf Ahmed, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ashraf Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashraf Ahmed 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 | 1,838 | 1,880 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 22 | 4 | 43 | 31.9% |
| As White | 32 | 10 | 4 | 18 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashraf Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashraf Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (29.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Ashraf Ahmed's chess games
All 69 games by Ashraf Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 22 wins, 4 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Barileng Gaealafshwe | 2,151 | Olympiad-40 | D42 |
| Sep 2017 | Romesh Weerawardane | 2,078 | chT-ASIA rapid 5th | D41 |
| Sep 2016 | Maher Ayyad | 2,076 | Olympiad-42 | B43 |
| Aug 2014 | Yves Ndikumana | 2,030 | Olympiad-41 | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Izdine Gafar | 1,984 | Olympiad-43 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 3 | 1,882 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,233 |
| 5th Asian Indoor Games | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,852 |
| 4th Incheon Open | 2013 | 7 | 1 | 1,793 |
| chT-ASIA rapid 5th | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashraf Ahmed's chess games?
69 games by Ashraf Ahmed, from Jul 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 Ashraf Ahmed has played.
What does Ashraf Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Ashraf Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashraf Ahmed answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ashraf Ahmed play as White?
As White, Ashraf Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashraf Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Ashraf Ahmed most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ashraf Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Ashraf Ahmed is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Ashraf Ahmed played?
Our database contains 69 games by Ashraf Ahmed, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 4 draws, 43 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashraf Ahmed?
69 games by Ashraf Ahmed 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.