Prepare against Mahad Dahir Muhumad
Somalia · World #61,806 classical · FIDE ID 16100891
When preparing against Mahad Dahir Muhumad, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (43%).
Our database contains 36 games by Mahad Dahir Muhumad, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mahad Dahir Muhumad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahad Dahir Muhumad 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 | 1,850 | 1,873 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,878 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 25.0% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 11.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 123 rated games against 97 different opponents, across 15 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 61 | 27 | 5 | 29 | 44.3% | 1,838 | 1,766 | 4 |
| Rapid | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 27.6% | 1,907 | 1,733 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 69 | 13 | 12 | 44 | 18.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 27 | 17 | 3 | 7 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 1,794 | 1,661 |
| 2025 | 23 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 1,871 | 1,818 |
| 2024 | 41 | 14 | 6 | 21 | 1,888 | 1,769 |
| 2023 | 32 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 2,003 | 1,883 |
| 2022 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 1,749 | 1,721 |
Where Mahad Dahir Muhumad has played
Somalia (5) · Algeria (3) · United Arab Emirates (2) · Burundi (1) · Ethiopia (1) · Kenya (1) · Saudi Arabia (1) · Madagascar (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahad Dahir Muhumad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahad Dahir Muhumad's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Muhumad usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Muhumad usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Muhumad usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mahad Dahir Muhumad's chess games
All 36 games by Mahad Dahir Muhumad in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi | 1,912 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | A20 |
| Nov 2024 | Salem Abdulrahim | 1,858 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | C06 |
| Sep 2026 | Saidou Koita | 1,707 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B13 |
| Sep 2026 | Wolde Place | 1,666 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C50 |
| Sep 2026 | William Davis | 1,660 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,920 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,817 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,617 |
| Africa zt 4.4 Open | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,718 |
| ch-Africa Amateurs U2300 | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,701 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,056 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,051 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahad Dahir Muhumad's chess games?
36 games by Mahad Dahir Muhumad, from Jun 2022 to Oct 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 Mahad Dahir Muhumad has played.
What does Mahad Dahir Muhumad play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Mahad Dahir Muhumad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahad Dahir Muhumad answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mahad Dahir Muhumad play as White?
As White, Mahad Dahir Muhumad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahad Dahir Muhumad play as Black?
As Black, Mahad Dahir Muhumad most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mahad Dahir Muhumad's FIDE rating?
Mahad Dahir Muhumad is currently rated 1,850 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,873 (May 2024).
How many games has Mahad Dahir Muhumad played?
Our database contains 36 games by Mahad Dahir Muhumad, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahad Dahir Muhumad?
36 games by Mahad Dahir Muhumad 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.