Prepare against Emad Khayat

SAU · World #39,301 classical · FIDE ID 21518076

When preparing against Emad Khayat, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 110 games by Emad Khayat, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (54 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 43.9% score
  • …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
  • …d5 (29% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
  • …e6 (10% of these games) — Khayat usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Khayat usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
  • …d5 (25% of these games) — Khayat usually continues d4 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)

Emad Khayat's chess games

All 110 games by Emad Khayat in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2019 - Sep 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: 34 wins, 11 draws, 65 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Emad Khayat's chess games?

110 games by Emad Khayat, from Dec 2019 to Sep 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 54 games with White in our database, Emad Khayat opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (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: Catalan (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 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); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.

What is Emad Khayat's FIDE rating?

Emad Khayat is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Apr 2025).

How many games has Emad Khayat played?

Our database contains 110 games by Emad Khayat, covering Dec 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 11 draws, 65 losses (30.9% win rate).

How do I prepare against Emad Khayat?

110 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.

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