Prepare against Emad Khayat
SAU · World #39,182 classical · FIDE ID 21518076
Our database contains 102 games by Emad Khayat, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emad Khayat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emad Khayat 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 | 1,939 | 1,951 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 1,954 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 1,934 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 32 | 8 | 62 | 31.4% |
| As White | 49 | 19 | 5 | 25 | 38.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 13 | 3 | 37 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emad Khayat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emad Khayat's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 49 | 96.1% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 96.9% | 33.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Emad Khayat's chess games
All 102 games by Emad Khayat in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - 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: 32 wins, 8 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D02 | Catalan | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Dumanuly,Sultanbeibarys | 2,257 | Asian Individual 2026 | C79 |
| Dec 2025 | Victor Muntean | 2,169 | World Blitz 2025 | A41 |
| Sep 2021 | Ibrahim Sultan | 2,098 | Asian University | A40 |
| Nov 2024 | Abdellah Amrane | 2,085 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | D02 |
| Dec 2025 | Omer Salah Fates | 2,079 | World Blitz 2025 | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 6.5 | 2,124 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 1,914 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,882 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,823 |
| Asian University | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,831 |
| FISU World University | 2020 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,695 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 6 | 2 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emad Khayat's chess games?
102 games by Emad Khayat, from Dec 2019 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 Emad Khayat has played.
What does Emad Khayat play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Emad Khayat opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emad Khayat answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Emad Khayat play as White?
As White, Emad Khayat's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emad Khayat play as Black?
As Black, Emad Khayat most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Emad Khayat's FIDE rating?
Emad Khayat is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Emad Khayat played?
Our database contains 102 games by Emad Khayat, covering Dec 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 8 draws, 62 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emad Khayat?
102 games by Emad Khayat 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.