Prepare against Faisal Khairallah
FM · Lebanon · World #5,700 classical · FIDE ID 4628250
When preparing against Faisal Khairallah, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 29.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 502 games by Faisal Khairallah, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Faisal Khairallah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faisal Khairallah 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 | 2,255 | 2,351 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,296 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,313 | 2,313 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 502 | 225 | 122 | 155 | 44.8% |
| As White | 251 | 125 | 55 | 71 | 49.8% |
| As Black | 251 | 100 | 67 | 84 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faisal Khairallah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faisal Khairallah's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 101 | 40.2% | 55.0% |
| e4 | 96 | 38.2% | 64.1% |
| c4 | 31 | 12.4% | 67.7% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 6.4% | 56.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| f4 | 3 | 1.2% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues Bg5 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues c4 (73.1% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 64.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Khairallah usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 88 | 68.8% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 13 | 10.2% | 80.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.5% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 5.5% | 78.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 62.7% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 8 | 10.7% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 8.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.0% | 16.7% |
Faisal Khairallah's chess games
All 502 games by Faisal Khairallah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 225 wins, 122 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 25 | 11/4/10 | 44.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 21 | 10/6/5 | 47.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 50 | 21/12/17 | 42.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 24 | 7/12/5 | 29.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 17/2/5 | 70.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 7/3/8 | 38.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Darcy Lima | 2,533 | Olympiad-35 | C64 |
| Oct 2017 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,475 | 9th Beirut Open | A03 |
| Jul 2007 | Mircea-Sergiu Lupu | 2,450 | ch-Paris int | B42 |
| Jul 2007 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,427 | Dieren Open | E97 |
| May 2006 | Al Sarsam Saad | 2,399 | chT-Arab Clubs | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2013 | 49 | 40 | 2,384 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 35 | 17 | 2,306 |
| 43rd ch-LIB | 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2,249 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5 | 2,279 |
| ch-LIB 41st | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,157 |
| ch-LIB 42nd | 2016 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,276 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,198 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,377 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ahmad Najjar (16 games) · Antoine Kassis (16 games) · Amro El Jawich (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faisal Khairallah's chess games?
502 games by Faisal Khairallah, from Apr 2003 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 Faisal Khairallah has played.
What does Faisal Khairallah play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Faisal Khairallah opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faisal Khairallah answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Faisal Khairallah play as White?
As White, Faisal Khairallah's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faisal Khairallah play as Black?
As Black, Faisal Khairallah most often plays: Sicilian (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Indian Defense (24 games, 29.2% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 70.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Faisal Khairallah's FIDE rating?
Faisal Khairallah is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,313 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,351 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Faisal Khairallah played?
Our database contains 502 games by Faisal Khairallah, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 225 wins, 122 draws, 155 losses (44.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faisal Khairallah?
502 games by Faisal Khairallah 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.