Prepare against Kamal El Amary
FM · Egypt · World #31,115 classical · FIDE ID 10600345
When preparing against Kamal El Amary, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (65% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (40%).
Our database contains 73 games by Kamal El Amary, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kamal El Amary's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamal El Amary 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 | 2,305 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,292 | Oct 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,152 | 2,292 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 29 | 15 | 29 | 39.7% |
| As White | 41 | 17 | 9 | 15 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamal El Amary's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamal El Amary's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 48.8% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 24.4% | 45.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 12.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 12.2% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Amary usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Amary usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Amary usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Amary usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Amary usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Amary usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 35.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Kamal El Amary's chess games
All 73 games by Kamal El Amary in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 29 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A39 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A28 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2002 | Michael Kopylov | 2,418 | 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | B21 |
| Jan 2001 | Israel Yadao | 2,296 | Australian Open | E62 |
| Jan 1995 | Martim Afonso Palma De Haro | 2,255 | Algarve | A10 |
| Jan 1995 | Armindo Sousa | 2,205 | Algarve | B33 |
| Jun 2003 | Mahmoud Kamel | 2,159 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algarve | 1995 | 9 | 3 | 2,157 |
| Ronde Open | 1995 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 1st Dubai Open | 1999 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,287 |
| Australian Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,433 |
| 5th Tanta Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,343 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,342 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamal El Amary's chess games?
73 games by Kamal El Amary, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Kamal El Amary has played.
What does Kamal El Amary play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Kamal El Amary opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamal El Amary answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Kamal El Amary play as White?
As White, Kamal El Amary's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamal El Amary play as Black?
As Black, Kamal El Amary most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Kamal El Amary's FIDE rating?
Kamal El Amary is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,152 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Kamal El Amary played?
Our database contains 73 games by Kamal El Amary, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 15 draws, 29 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamal El Amary?
73 games by Kamal El Amary 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.