Prepare against Elham Amar
GM · Norway · World #188 classical · FIDE ID 1533533
Our database contains 1,817 games by Elham Amar, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elham Amar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elham Amar 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 | 2,587 | 2,600 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,521 | 2,521 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,581 | 2,610 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,817 | 976 | 361 | 480 | 53.7% |
| As White | 915 | 533 | 174 | 208 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 902 | 443 | 187 | 272 | 49.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elham Amar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elham Amar's side.
First moves as White (915 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 818 | 89.4% | 68.8% |
| d4 | 42 | 4.6% | 47.6% |
| g3 | 25 | 2.7% | 72.0% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 2.3% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.3% | 83.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.3% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 68.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Amar usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Amar usually continues Nc3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Amar usually continues d4 (65.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (79% of these games) — Amar usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Amar usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (418 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 287 | 68.7% | 60.8% |
| c5 | 82 | 19.6% | 61.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 4.3% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 11 | 2.6% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 1.9% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 1.9% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 276 | 88.2% | 58.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 3.2% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 9 | 2.9% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 2.9% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Elham Amar's chess games
All 1,817 games by Elham Amar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 976 wins, 361 draws, 480 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 181 | 113/31/37 | 62.4% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 100 | 62/20/18 | 62.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 74 | 38/11/25 | 51.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 40 | 28/3/9 | 70.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 34 | 19/3/12 | 55.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 25 | 18/0/7 | 72.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 14/3/7 | 58.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 18 | 11/4/3 | 61.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 110 | 49/25/36 | 44.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 99 | 53/16/30 | 53.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 53 | 28/17/8 | 52.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 53 | 28/10/15 | 52.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 42 | 25/1/16 | 59.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 39 | 25/2/12 | 64.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 36 | 20/7/9 | 55.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 29 | 10/7/12 | 34.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 28 | 14/3/11 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Early | B30 |
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,781 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | A Giri | 2,760 | World Blitz 2025 | C26 |
| Dec 2025 | W So | 2,753 | World Rapid 2025 | B12 |
| Dec 2020 | Sergey Karjakin | 2,752 | Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 680 | 441 | 2,509 |
| ch-NOR | 2025 | 44 | 25 | 2,491 |
| Kragero Open | 2024 | 44 | 25 | 2,391 |
| Fagernes Open | 2024 | 34 | 18.5 | 2,362 |
| PRO League Stage | 2018 | 28 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
| Oslo Open | 2018 | 24 | 11.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-EU Blitz | 2022 | 21 | 14 | 2,509 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 20 | 13.5 | 2,619 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Aksel Bu Kvaloy (14 games) · Tor Fredrik Kaasen (11 games) · Frode Olav Olsen Urkedal (10 games) · Mads Vestby-Ellingsen (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,817 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elham Amar's chess games?
1,817 games by Elham Amar, from Sep 2015 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 Elham Amar has played.
What does Elham Amar play on the first move as White?
Across 915 games with White in our database, Elham Amar opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elham Amar answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Elham Amar play as White?
As White, Elham Amar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (181 games, 62.4% win rate); Vienna Game (100 games, 62.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (74 games, 51.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 915 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elham Amar play as Black?
As Black, Elham Amar most often plays: Indian Defense (110 games, 44.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (99 games, 53.5% win rate); Catalan (53 games, 52.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 902 games.
What is Elham Amar's FIDE rating?
Elham Amar is currently rated 2,587 in classical chess, 2,521 in rapid and 2,581 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,600 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Elham Amar played?
Our database contains 1,817 games by Elham Amar, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 976 wins, 361 draws, 480 losses (53.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elham Amar?
1,817 games by Elham Amar 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.