Prepare against Jaza Jamal Ahmed
IM · Iraq · World #14,196 classical · FIDE ID 4808509
When preparing against Jaza Jamal Ahmed, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 128 games by Jaza Jamal Ahmed, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jaza Jamal Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jaza Jamal 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 | 2,114 | 2,242 | Nov 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,197 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,060 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 51 | 27 | 50 | 39.8% |
| As White | 70 | 30 | 13 | 27 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 58 | 21 | 14 | 23 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jaza Jamal Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jaza Jamal Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 78.6% | 52.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 12.9% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.6% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 62.9% | 47.7% |
| d6 | 10 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| b6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Jaza Jamal Ahmed's chess games
All 128 games by Jaza Jamal Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 51 wins, 27 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Adrian Musat | 2,387 | Titled Tue | E74 |
| Aug 2017 | Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali | 2,268 | ch-IRQ | A25 |
| Aug 2020 | Thant Zin Aung | 2,268 | Titled Tue | B63 |
| Aug 2025 | B Itkis | 2,250 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
| Aug 2025 | M Bezuch | 2,238 | Titled Tue Early | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2023 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,065 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 28 | 11 | 2,148 |
| World ol U16 | 2019 | 17 | 10 | 2,031 |
| chT-Asia Cup U14 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,734 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,167 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,236 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-IRQ Clubs | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jaza Jamal Ahmed's chess games?
128 games by Jaza Jamal Ahmed, from Apr 2014 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 Jaza Jamal Ahmed has played.
What does Jaza Jamal Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jaza Jamal Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jaza Jamal Ahmed answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...b6 (9% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Jaza Jamal Ahmed play as White?
As White, Jaza Jamal Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jaza Jamal Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Jaza Jamal Ahmed most often plays: Philidor (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Jaza Jamal Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Jaza Jamal Ahmed is currently rated 2,114 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Nov 2020).
How many games has Jaza Jamal Ahmed played?
Our database contains 128 games by Jaza Jamal Ahmed, covering Apr 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 27 draws, 50 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jaza Jamal Ahmed?
128 games by Jaza Jamal 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.