Prepare against Faris Ahmed Mustafa
FM · Egypt · World #31,001 classical · FIDE ID 54221285
Our database contains 32 games by Faris Ahmed Mustafa, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Faris Ahmed Mustafa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faris Ahmed Mustafa 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 | 1,980 | 2,101 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,176 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,075 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 53.1% |
| As White | 15 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faris Ahmed Mustafa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faris Ahmed Mustafa's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Mustafa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mustafa usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Mustafa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mustafa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Faris Ahmed Mustafa's chess games
All 32 games by Faris Ahmed Mustafa in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Kabinazar,Nurmukhammed | 2,310 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | B44 |
| Jul 2026 | Krudde,F | 2,242 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | C41 |
| Jul 2026 | Lopez Ramirez,David Santiago | 2,189 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Sevig,Mert Can | 2,137 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B08 |
| Jul 2026 | Dong Bao Nghia | 2,135 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,225 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U14 | 2026 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,191 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,852 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,698 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faris Ahmed Mustafa's chess games?
32 games by Faris Ahmed Mustafa, from Dec 2022 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 Faris Ahmed Mustafa has played.
What does Faris Ahmed Mustafa play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Faris Ahmed Mustafa opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faris Ahmed Mustafa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Faris Ahmed Mustafa play as White?
As White, Faris Ahmed Mustafa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faris Ahmed Mustafa play as Black?
As Black, Faris Ahmed Mustafa most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Faris Ahmed Mustafa's FIDE rating?
Faris Ahmed Mustafa is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Faris Ahmed Mustafa played?
Our database contains 32 games by Faris Ahmed Mustafa, covering Dec 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faris Ahmed Mustafa?
32 games by Faris Ahmed Mustafa 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.