Prepare against Khagan Ahmad
IM · Azerbaijan · World #436 classical · FIDE ID 13431552
When preparing against Khagan Ahmad, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System as Black, 34.6% over 26 games.
Our database contains 1,838 games by Khagan Ahmad, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khagan Ahmad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khagan Ahmad 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 | 2,524 | 2,524 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,424 | 2,467 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,470 | 2,478 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,838 | 1,011 | 231 | 596 | 55.0% |
| As White | 928 | 559 | 112 | 257 | 60.2% |
| As Black | 910 | 452 | 119 | 339 | 49.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khagan Ahmad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khagan Ahmad's side.
First moves as White (927 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 374 | 40.3% | 67.5% |
| Nf3 | 346 | 37.3% | 62.3% |
| d4 | 114 | 12.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 59 | 6.4% | 73.7% |
| a3 | 14 | 1.5% | 92.9% |
| g3 | 8 | 0.9% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 67.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues Nf3 (70.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues d4 (59.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 62.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Ahmad usually continues c4 (42.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 395 | 91.2% | 59.0% |
| c6 | 15 | 3.5% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 14 | 3.2% | 67.9% |
| a6 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (284 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 256 | 90.1% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 20 | 7.0% | 77.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 1.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Khagan Ahmad's chess games
All 1,838 games by Khagan Ahmad in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - Sep 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: 1,011 wins, 231 draws, 596 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 89 | 41/15/33 | 46.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 62 | 40/5/17 | 64.5% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 61 | 33/12/16 | 54.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 31/11/9 | 60.8% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 47 | 32/5/10 | 68.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 38 | 25/3/10 | 65.8% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 37 | 22/8/7 | 59.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 37 | 19/3/15 | 51.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 30 | 22/1/7 | 73.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 29 | 11/2/16 | 37.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 128 | 59/20/49 | 46.1% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 115 | 62/14/39 | 53.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 55 | 26/9/20 | 47.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 52 | 29/7/16 | 55.8% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 41 | 21/8/12 | 51.2% |
| D02 | London System | 40 | 18/2/20 | 45.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 38 | 22/6/10 | 57.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 26 | 9/1/16 | 34.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 12/0/13 | 48.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Jan 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,803 | Titled Tue Early | B33 |
| Apr 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,782 | Titled Tue Early | A13 |
| Dec 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,730 | World Blitz 2025 | C41 |
| Apr 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,729 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,160 | 711 | 2,421 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 37 | 24 | 2,523 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 24 | 13 | 2,332 |
| Wch U12 | 2023 | 21 | 16 | 2,113 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 12 | 2,713 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 17 | 11 | 2,180 |
| Speed Chess Q1 Sw | 2023 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,243 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,622 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Alexey Sarana (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khagan Ahmad's chess games?
1,838 games by Khagan Ahmad, from Jun 2018 to Sep 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 Khagan Ahmad has played.
What does Khagan Ahmad play on the first move as White?
Across 927 games with White in our database, Khagan Ahmad opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khagan Ahmad answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Khagan Ahmad play as White?
As White, Khagan Ahmad's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (89 games, 46.1% win rate); English Opening (62 games, 64.5% win rate); Sicilian (61 games, 54.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 928 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khagan Ahmad play as Black?
As Black, Khagan Ahmad most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (128 games, 46.1% win rate); Sicilian (115 games, 53.9% win rate); Réti Opening (55 games, 47.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 910 games.
What is Khagan Ahmad's FIDE rating?
Khagan Ahmad is currently rated 2,524 in classical chess, 2,424 in rapid and 2,470 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,524 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Khagan Ahmad played?
Our database contains 1,838 games by Khagan Ahmad, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,011 wins, 231 draws, 596 losses (55.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khagan Ahmad?
1,838 games by Khagan Ahmad 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.