Prepare against Khalil Bukhalaf
FM · Bahrain · World #39,889 classical · FIDE ID 11200596
When preparing against Khalil Bukhalaf, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (63%).
Our database contains 57 games by Khalil Bukhalaf, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khalil Bukhalaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalil Bukhalaf 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 | 1,936 | 2,004 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,912 | 1,912 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,929 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 14 | 8 | 35 | 24.6% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 7 | 5 | 16 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalil Bukhalaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalil Bukhalaf's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 86.2% | 34.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 34.0% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Bukhalaf usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Bukhalaf usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Bukhalaf usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bukhalaf usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bukhalaf usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 80.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Khalil Bukhalaf's chess games
All 57 games by Khalil Bukhalaf in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Erkin Kozganbay | 2,284 | 50th Wch U20 | B10 |
| Sep 2010 | Rolando Fesalbon | 2,061 | Olympiad-39 | A36 |
| Jan 2016 | Ibrahim Shehab | 1,944 | Kuwait-Bahrain m | D46 |
| Oct 2018 | Lionel Adu Jnr | 1,896 | Olympiad-43 | D02 |
| Oct 2018 | Robin Lai | 1,863 | Olympiad-43 | E07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,850 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 3 | 2,090 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,237 |
| Dubai Open U14 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2007 | 7 | 0 | 1,686 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 6 | 1 | 1,803 |
| Kuwait-Bahrain m | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 2,344 |
| Abu Dhabi U20 Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,450 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalil Bukhalaf's chess games?
57 games by Khalil Bukhalaf, from Nov 2010 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 Khalil Bukhalaf has played.
What does Khalil Bukhalaf play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Khalil Bukhalaf opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.g3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalil Bukhalaf answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games).
What openings does Khalil Bukhalaf play as White?
As White, Khalil Bukhalaf's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalil Bukhalaf play as Black?
As Black, Khalil Bukhalaf most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Khalil Bukhalaf's FIDE rating?
Khalil Bukhalaf is currently rated 1,936 in classical chess, 1,912 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,004 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Khalil Bukhalaf played?
Our database contains 57 games by Khalil Bukhalaf, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 35 losses (24.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalil Bukhalaf?
57 games by Khalil Bukhalaf 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.