Prepare against Khaled Mahdy
IM · Austria · World #3,163 classical · FIDE ID 1606379
When preparing against Khaled Mahdy, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 5.9% over 17 games.
Our database contains 366 games by Khaled Mahdy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khaled Mahdy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaled Mahdy 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 | 2,331 | 2,423 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,454 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,274 | 2,400 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 366 | 102 | 202 | 62 | 27.9% |
| As White | 181 | 51 | 100 | 30 | 28.2% |
| As Black | 185 | 51 | 102 | 32 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaled Mahdy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaled Mahdy's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 93.9% | 58.2% |
| c4 | 10 | 5.5% | 20.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 58.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues d4 (67.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Mahdy usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 70.0% | 55.4% |
| c5 | 9 | 11.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 8.8% | 35.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 83.6% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 8 | 11.9% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Khaled Mahdy's chess games
All 366 games by Khaled Mahdy in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 102 wins, 202 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 48 | 12/28/8 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 5/9/2 | 31.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/9/0 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 12 | 2/9/1 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 17 | 1/14/2 | 5.9% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Artur Jakubiec | 2,541 | Oberwart Open A | A03 |
| Jul 2011 | Attila Czebe | 2,526 | 5th Dachsteinwelterbe rap | C76 |
| Mar 2003 | Dimitrios Anagnostopoulos | 2,437 | Internet Section 17-A | A26 |
| Oct 2006 | Vladimir G Kostic | 2,433 | Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | D20 |
| Jul 2004 | Siegfried Baumegger | 2,433 | ch-AUT | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AUT | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 2,409 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0708 | 2008 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,389 |
| Oberwart Open | 2010 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,390 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0506 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-AUT 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,365 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,460 |
| Niederoesterreich Landesliga 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,377 |
| chT2O-AUT 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,397 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaled Mahdy's chess games?
366 games by Khaled Mahdy, from Apr 2003 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 Khaled Mahdy has played.
What does Khaled Mahdy play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Khaled Mahdy opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaled Mahdy answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Khaled Mahdy play as White?
As White, Khaled Mahdy's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaled Mahdy play as Black?
As Black, Khaled Mahdy most often plays: Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (17 games, 5.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Khaled Mahdy's FIDE rating?
Khaled Mahdy is currently rated 2,331 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,274 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Khaled Mahdy played?
Our database contains 366 games by Khaled Mahdy, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 102 wins, 202 draws, 62 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaled Mahdy?
366 games by Khaled Mahdy 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.