Prepare against Ashraf Amin
FM · Egypt · World #16,189 classical · FIDE ID 10600418
Our database contains 234 games by Ashraf Amin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ashraf Amin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashraf Amin 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 | 2,093 | 2,357 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,311 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,334 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 234 | 113 | 55 | 66 | 48.3% |
| As White | 115 | 55 | 28 | 32 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 119 | 58 | 27 | 34 | 48.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashraf Amin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashraf Amin's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 42 | 36.5% | 61.9% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 31.3% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 34 | 29.6% | 58.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 61.9% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Amin usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Amin usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Amin usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Amin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Amin usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Amin usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 41.8% | 84.8% |
| e6 | 23 | 41.8% | 58.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 5.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 35 | 79.5% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Ashraf Amin's chess games
All 234 games by Ashraf Amin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 113 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 19 | 11/2/6 | 57.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D48 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Essam El Gindy | 2,485 | Cairo Open | C06 |
| Apr 2002 | Yge Visser | 2,458 | 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | C00 |
| Jun 2008 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,456 | Amman tt | D77 |
| Jul 2009 | Sameh Sadek | 2,384 | ch-EGY | E11 |
| Jan 1997 | Evarth Dr. Kahn | 2,370 | Cairo Open C | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Open | 1998 | 17 | 10 | 2,353 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 16 | 11 | 2,284 |
| 1st Tanta Open | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| 3rd Golden Cleopatra Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,275 |
| Cairo Africa zt 4.2 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,182 |
| ch-EGY | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 2,290 |
| ch-EGY Final | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| 18th Alexandria Open | 2012 | 8 | 6 | 2,318 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashraf Amin's chess games?
234 games by Ashraf Amin, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Amin has played.
What does Ashraf Amin play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Ashraf Amin opens with 1.c4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashraf Amin answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ashraf Amin play as White?
As White, Ashraf Amin's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashraf Amin play as Black?
As Black, Ashraf Amin most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Ashraf Amin's FIDE rating?
Ashraf Amin is currently rated 2,093 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Ashraf Amin played?
Our database contains 234 games by Ashraf Amin, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 55 draws, 66 losses (48.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashraf Amin?
234 games by Ashraf Amin 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.