Prepare against Khaled Shihab
Lebanon · World #30,964 classical · FIDE ID 5300746
Our database contains 43 games by Khaled Shihab, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khaled Shihab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khaled Shihab 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 | 1,980 | 2,199 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,987 | 2,108 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,934 | 2,133 | Mar 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 27.9% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khaled Shihab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khaled Shihab's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 63.2% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Shihab usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shihab usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Shihab usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 16% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Shihab usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Shihab usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Shihab usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Khaled Shihab's chess games
All 43 games by Khaled Shihab in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Mohamed Sadatnajafi | 2,237 | 5th Dubai Open | A30 |
| Apr 2003 | Nagueb Saleh | 2,210 | 5th Dubai Open | A86 |
| Apr 2003 | Mohamed Saud | 2,202 | 5th Dubai Open | A43 |
| Jan 2015 | Houmsi Ghassan | 1,985 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | D37 |
| Jan 2015 | Imad Berbari | 1,904 | Beirut Lasker Memorial B | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Dubai Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
| Beirut Lasker Memorial B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,211 |
| ch-LIB 40th | 2014 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,428 |
| 6th Dubai Open | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,239 |
| 12th Dubai Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khaled Shihab's chess games?
43 games by Khaled Shihab, from Jul 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 Shihab has played.
What does Khaled Shihab play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Khaled Shihab opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khaled Shihab answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Khaled Shihab play as White?
As White, Khaled Shihab's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khaled Shihab play as Black?
As Black, Khaled Shihab most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Khaled Shihab's FIDE rating?
Khaled Shihab is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,987 in rapid and 1,934 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Khaled Shihab played?
Our database contains 43 games by Khaled Shihab, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 19 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khaled Shihab?
43 games by Khaled Shihab 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.