Prepare against Fareed Ahmed
FM · ARE · World #12,879 classical · FIDE ID 9303677
Our database contains 322 games by Fareed Ahmed, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fareed Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fareed Ahmed 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 | 2,130 | 2,144 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,062 | 2,083 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 123 | 50 | 149 | 38.2% |
| As White | 169 | 67 | 22 | 80 | 39.6% |
| As Black | 153 | 56 | 28 | 69 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fareed Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fareed Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 163 | 96.4% | 46.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (48.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| e5 | 23 | 33.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 41 | 87.2% | 42.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
Fareed Ahmed's chess games
All 322 games by Fareed Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 123 wins, 50 draws, 149 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/2/8 | 23.1% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Alisher Suleymenov | 2,443 | 28th Chigorin Memorial | C07 |
| Dec 2022 | Efstratios Grivas | 2,396 | 51st UAE National Day | B72 |
| Dec 2015 | Peter Kokol | 2,363 | 4th Al Ain Open | A05 |
| Sep 2014 | Lennert Lenaerts | 2,329 | Wch U16 | C70 |
| Apr 2015 | Salah Yousry | 2,304 | 17th Dubai Open | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 19 | 8 | 2,002 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 1,990 |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2018 | 14 | 6 | 1,974 |
| Wch U14 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,690 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,683 |
| 11th Paracin Summer Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,160 |
| 4th Al Ain Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,305 |
| 51st UAE National Day | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fareed Ahmed's chess games?
322 games by Fareed Ahmed, from Jul 2011 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 Fareed Ahmed has played.
What does Fareed Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 169 games with White in our database, Fareed Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fareed Ahmed answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Fareed Ahmed play as White?
As White, Fareed Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 169 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fareed Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Fareed Ahmed most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 153 games.
What is Fareed Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Fareed Ahmed is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess, 2,062 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Fareed Ahmed played?
Our database contains 322 games by Fareed Ahmed, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 50 draws, 149 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fareed Ahmed?
322 games by Fareed Ahmed 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.