Prepare against Ghada Al-Khulaifi
WCM · Qatar · World #136,641 classical · FIDE ID 12100633
When preparing against Ghada Al-Khulaifi, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 108 games by Ghada Al-Khulaifi, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ghada Al-Khulaifi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghada Al-Khulaifi 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 | 1,629 | 1,713 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,658 | 1,696 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,589 | 1,718 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 31 | 13 | 64 | 28.7% |
| As White | 52 | 18 | 5 | 29 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 56 | 13 | 8 | 35 | 23.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghada Al-Khulaifi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghada Al-Khulaifi's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 36 | 69.2% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 16 | 30.8% | 18.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Al-Khulaifi usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Al-Khulaifi usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Al-Khulaifi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 18.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Al-Khulaifi usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Al-Khulaifi usually continues c4 (18.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 62.1% | 27.8% |
| c6 | 10 | 34.5% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Ghada Al-Khulaifi's chess games
All 108 games by Ghada Al-Khulaifi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 31 wins, 13 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jiri Novak | 2,023 | Pardubice Medis Open | C50 |
| Sep 2023 | Wafia Darwish Al Maamari | 1,891 | Asian Games w | A12 |
| Aug 2012 | Nibal Algildah | 1,881 | Olympiad Women-40 | A85 |
| Jan 2010 | Alshaeby Boshra | 1,875 | ch-Arab U16 Girls 09 | B51 |
| Dec 2025 | Abrar Mohammed Ahmad Almalki | 1,826 | World Blitz Women 2025 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 2 | 1,688 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 1,678 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,960 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| ch-Arab U16 Girls 09 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,702 |
| Asian Games w | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,492 |
| ch-Gulf Amateur w | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,567 |
| 12th Sharjah Cup w | 2022 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghada Al-Khulaifi's chess games?
108 games by Ghada Al-Khulaifi, from Nov 2010 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 Ghada Al-Khulaifi has played.
What does Ghada Al-Khulaifi play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Ghada Al-Khulaifi opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghada Al-Khulaifi answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ghada Al-Khulaifi play as White?
As White, Ghada Al-Khulaifi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghada Al-Khulaifi play as Black?
As Black, Ghada Al-Khulaifi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ghada Al-Khulaifi's FIDE rating?
Ghada Al-Khulaifi is currently rated 1,629 in classical chess, 1,658 in rapid and 1,589 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,713 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ghada Al-Khulaifi played?
Our database contains 108 games by Ghada Al-Khulaifi, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 13 draws, 64 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghada Al-Khulaifi?
108 games by Ghada Al-Khulaifi 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.