Prepare against Farhan Mohannad
FM · Jordan · World #14,964 classical · FIDE ID 8100918
Our database contains 433 games by Farhan Mohannad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Farhan Mohannad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farhan Mohannad 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 | 2,106 | 2,341 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,250 | 2,292 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 433 | 152 | 117 | 164 | 35.1% |
| As White | 225 | 77 | 66 | 82 | 34.2% |
| As Black | 208 | 75 | 51 | 82 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farhan Mohannad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farhan Mohannad's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 195 | 86.7% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 8.9% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.7% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.8% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues c4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues c3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Mohannad usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 35 | 37.6% | 34.3% |
| c5 | 28 | 30.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 11.8% | 77.3% |
| g6 | 10 | 10.8% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 74.7% | 46.4% |
| f5 | 7 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 5.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Farhan Mohannad's chess games
All 433 games by Farhan Mohannad 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: 152 wins, 117 draws, 164 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/10/11 | 38.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 24 | 12/9/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 14 | 1/7/6 | 7.1% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E67 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,667 | 20th Dubai Open | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Martin Petrov | 2,458 | Olympiad-42 | A21 |
| Jun 2008 | Al Sarsam Saad | 2,388 | Amman tt | D15 |
| Mar 2007 | Mohsen Sharbaf | 2,383 | 15th ch-Asia Cities | B23 |
| Nov 2014 | Omid Noroozi | 2,371 | Sharjah Open | A54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 36 | 22 | 2,283 |
| Istanbul Open | 2023 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-Arab | 2014 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
| 1st Mumbai Mayors Cup | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,098 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 7 | 2,393 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,289 |
| Sharjah Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| 3rd Al Ain Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farhan Mohannad's chess games?
433 games by Farhan Mohannad, 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 Farhan Mohannad has played.
What does Farhan Mohannad play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Farhan Mohannad opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farhan Mohannad answers 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Farhan Mohannad play as White?
As White, Farhan Mohannad's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (18 games, 27.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farhan Mohannad play as Black?
As Black, Farhan Mohannad most often plays: Modern Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 208 games.
What is Farhan Mohannad's FIDE rating?
Farhan Mohannad is currently rated 2,106 in classical chess, 2,250 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,341 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Farhan Mohannad played?
Our database contains 433 games by Farhan Mohannad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 117 draws, 164 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farhan Mohannad?
433 games by Farhan Mohannad 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.