Prepare against Maher Ayyad
FM · Bahrain · World #37,670 classical · FIDE ID 11200235
Our database contains 299 games by Maher Ayyad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maher Ayyad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maher Ayyad 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 | 1,946 | 2,174 | Jul 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,255 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,224 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 299 | 101 | 62 | 136 | 33.8% |
| As White | 152 | 54 | 35 | 63 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 147 | 47 | 27 | 73 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 147 | 96.7% | 47.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 2.6% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 47.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (41.4% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 77 | 97.5% | 47.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 93.2% | 36.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
Maher Ayyad's chess games
All 299 games by Maher Ayyad 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: 101 wins, 62 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 32 | 14/6/12 | 43.8% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 30 | 8/11/11 | 26.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 6/3/9 | 33.3% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/4/20 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 13/5/9 | 48.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D29 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,413 | Arab Games Rapid | E94 |
| Dec 2011 | Sami Khader | 2,404 | Arab Games blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Vishnu Prasanna. V | 2,382 | Kazan BRICS Games Rapid | A50 |
| Sep 2005 | A Moussa Othman | 2,377 | ch-Arab | E18 |
| Jun 2024 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,365 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,184 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,317 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,099 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 8 | 2,515 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,118 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maher Ayyad's chess games?
299 games by Maher Ayyad, 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 Maher Ayyad has played.
What does Maher Ayyad play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Maher Ayyad opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maher Ayyad answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Maher Ayyad play as White?
As White, Maher Ayyad's most-played openings in our database are: London System (32 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (30 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maher Ayyad play as Black?
As Black, Maher Ayyad most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 147 games.
What is Maher Ayyad's FIDE rating?
Maher Ayyad is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,174 (Jul 2012).
How many games has Maher Ayyad played?
Our database contains 299 games by Maher Ayyad, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 101 wins, 62 draws, 136 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maher Ayyad?
299 games by Maher Ayyad 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.