Prepare against Khaled Ghanem
Tunisia · World #91,425 classical · FIDE ID 5507324
When preparing against Khaled Ghanem, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Khaled Ghanem, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khaled Ghanem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaled Ghanem 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 | 1,754 | 1,892 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,752 | 1,878 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,860 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 14 | 3 | 23 | 35.0% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaled Ghanem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaled Ghanem's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Khaled Ghanem's chess games
All 40 games by Khaled Ghanem in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Nabil Doghri | 2,297 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | C11 |
| Jun 2018 | Mohamed Ali Tira | 2,100 | Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | A84 |
| Apr 2018 | Diana Zakharova | 1,925 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | D00 |
| Apr 2018 | Arnor Serafim Junior | 1,861 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | E67 |
| Sep 2020 | Kamel Tritar | 1,831 | ch-TUN Subsidiaire | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,830 |
| Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,849 |
| Tunis Ariana Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,726 |
| ch-TUN Subsidiaire | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-TUN Subsid | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,530 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,560 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,126 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaled Ghanem's chess games?
40 games by Khaled Ghanem, from Sep 2015 to Aug 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 Khaled Ghanem has played.
What does Khaled Ghanem play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Khaled Ghanem opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaled Ghanem answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Khaled Ghanem play as White?
As White, Khaled Ghanem's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaled Ghanem play as Black?
As Black, Khaled Ghanem most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Khaled Ghanem's FIDE rating?
Khaled Ghanem is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,752 in rapid and 1,860 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Khaled Ghanem played?
Our database contains 40 games by Khaled Ghanem, covering Sep 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (35.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaled Ghanem?
40 games by Khaled Ghanem 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.