Prepare against Khaled Khalifah
CM · ARE · World #54,346 classical · FIDE ID 9312552
Our database contains 250 games by Khaled Khalifah, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khaled Khalifah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaled Khalifah 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 | 1,876 | 2,068 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,988 | 1,988 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,951 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 250 | 81 | 43 | 126 | 32.4% |
| As White | 115 | 41 | 15 | 59 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 135 | 40 | 28 | 67 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaled Khalifah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaled Khalifah's side.
First moves as White (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 98.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Khalifah usually continues Nf3 (20.5% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Khalifah usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Khalifah usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Khalifah usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 80.8% | 52.5% |
| c6 | 13 | 17.8% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 85.0% | 26.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Khaled Khalifah's chess games
All 250 games by Khaled Khalifah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 81 wins, 43 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 25 | 5/1/19 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 22 | 10/2/10 | 45.5% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 32 | 16/4/12 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 14 | 0/3/11 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Christian Braun | 2,400 | Titled Tue Late | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | D13 |
| Oct 2024 | Boris Taborov | 2,313 | Titled Tue Late | E20 |
| Sep 2024 | Thant Zin Aung | 2,268 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 51 | 16.5 | 2,076 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,396 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,322 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,960 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Paracin Orbis FM 02 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,935 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,876 |
| Paracin Orbis FM 01 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,083 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaled Khalifah's chess games?
250 games by Khaled Khalifah, from Apr 2014 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 Khalifah has played.
What does Khaled Khalifah play on the first move as White?
Across 115 games with White in our database, Khaled Khalifah opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaled Khalifah answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games).
What openings does Khaled Khalifah play as White?
As White, Khaled Khalifah's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 115 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaled Khalifah play as Black?
As Black, Khaled Khalifah most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Khaled Khalifah's FIDE rating?
Khaled Khalifah is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,988 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Khaled Khalifah played?
Our database contains 250 games by Khaled Khalifah, covering Apr 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 43 draws, 126 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaled Khalifah?
250 games by Khaled Khalifah 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.