Prepare against Khaled Seyam
CM · Jordan · World #44,169 classical · FIDE ID 8121885
When preparing against Khaled Seyam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 13.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Khaled Seyam, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khaled Seyam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaled Seyam 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 | 1,917 | 2,011 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,915 | 1,915 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,053 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 136 | 27 | 219 | 35.6% |
| As White | 184 | 80 | 12 | 92 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 198 | 56 | 15 | 127 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaled Seyam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaled Seyam's side.
First moves as White (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 184 | 100.0% | 46.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Seyam usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Seyam usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Seyam usually continues d4 (41.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 96.4% | 33.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 98.3% | 27.6% |
Khaled Seyam's chess games
All 382 games by Khaled Seyam in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 136 wins, 27 draws, 219 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 21 | 11/1/9 | 52.4% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 7/1/9 | 41.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 35 | 11/3/21 | 31.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 2/0/13 | 13.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 3/0/12 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Humpy Koneru | 2,535 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | B06 |
| Mar 2026 | George-Catalin Ardelean | 2,425 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Aug 2026 | Vjacheslav Weetik | 2,423 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | C55 |
| Jul 2026 | Timur Kocharin | 2,374 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Le Thao Nguyen Pham | 2,348 | 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 87 | 31 | 2,066 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 75 | 31.5 | 2,133 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 55 | 22 | 2,102 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 22 | 8 | 2,082 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,166 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,176 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,306 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaled Seyam's chess games?
382 games by Khaled Seyam, from Jan 2022 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 Khaled Seyam has played.
What does Khaled Seyam play on the first move as White?
Across 184 games with White in our database, Khaled Seyam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaled Seyam answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games).
What openings does Khaled Seyam play as White?
As White, Khaled Seyam's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 52.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaled Seyam play as Black?
As Black, Khaled Seyam most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (35 games, 31.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Khaled Seyam's FIDE rating?
Khaled Seyam is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess, 1,915 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (May 2026).
How many games has Khaled Seyam played?
Our database contains 382 games by Khaled Seyam, covering Jan 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 27 draws, 219 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaled Seyam?
382 games by Khaled Seyam 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.