Prepare against Khalaf Al Azmi
KWT · World #68,086 classical · FIDE ID 10300040
When preparing against Khalaf Al Azmi, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 185 games by Khalaf Al Azmi, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khalaf Al Azmi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalaf Al Azmi 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 | 1,828 | 1,868 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,821 | 1,829 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 185 | 66 | 30 | 89 | 35.7% |
| As White | 90 | 32 | 16 | 42 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 95 | 34 | 14 | 47 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalaf Al Azmi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalaf Al Azmi's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 84.4% | 44.7% |
| b3 | 9 | 10.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 44.7% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Azmi usually continues Nf3 (20.5% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Azmi usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Azmi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 10% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (56% of these games) — Azmi usually continues Bb2 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Azmi usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Azmi usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 73.8% | 40.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 16.7% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 84.4% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.1% | 80.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Khalaf Al Azmi's chess games
All 185 games by Khalaf Al Azmi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 66 wins, 30 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A48 | London System | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Charles Kayle | 2,070 | Dubai zt 3.1a | D02 |
| Feb 2016 | Abdul Wahab Alothman | 2,054 | Kuwait Hala Open | D02 |
| Oct 2025 | Hubert Wegemund | 2,013 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | C41 |
| Jan 2018 | Taher Al Khateeb | 2,001 | ch-KUW Final | D03 |
| Nov 2013 | Khaled Hashem | 1,990 | ch-KUW | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2023 | 47 | 20.5 | 1,755 |
| ch-KUW Final | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,036 |
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,889 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,817 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
| Dubai zt 3.1a | 2003 | 8 | 1 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalaf Al Azmi's chess games?
185 games by Khalaf Al Azmi, from Feb 2013 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 Khalaf Al Azmi has played.
What does Khalaf Al Azmi play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Khalaf Al Azmi opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.b3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalaf Al Azmi answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Khalaf Al Azmi play as White?
As White, Khalaf Al Azmi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalaf Al Azmi play as Black?
As Black, Khalaf Al Azmi most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Khalaf Al Azmi's FIDE rating?
Khalaf Al Azmi is currently rated 1,828 in classical chess, 1,851 in rapid and 1,821 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,868 (May 2026).
How many games has Khalaf Al Azmi played?
Our database contains 185 games by Khalaf Al Azmi, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 30 draws, 89 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalaf Al Azmi?
185 games by Khalaf Al Azmi 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.