Prepare against Mahmoud Alhadad
CM · PSE · World #58,331 classical · FIDE ID 11501863
Our database contains 164 games by Mahmoud Alhadad, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Alhadad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Alhadad 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 | 1,862 | 1,999 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,914 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,973 | 1,995 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 164 | 37 | 9 | 118 | 22.6% |
| As White | 80 | 15 | 6 | 59 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 84 | 22 | 3 | 59 | 26.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Alhadad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Alhadad's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 80 | 100.0% | 22.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 22.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Alhadad usually continues Nc3 (26.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Alhadad usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Alhadad usually continues d4 (27.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 86.4% | 26.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 22.2% | 16.7% |
Mahmoud Alhadad's chess games
All 164 games by Mahmoud Alhadad in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 37 wins, 9 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 38 | 9/2/27 | 23.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 36 | 9/2/25 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Simon K Williams | 2,442 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Oct 2024 | A Gelman | 2,403 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Arad Nazari | 2,375 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
| Feb 2023 | Jens Ove Fries-Nielsen | 2,373 | Titled Tue Early | B02 |
| May 2024 | Daniel Gutierrez Olivares | 2,354 | Titled Tue Early | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 148 | 35.5 | 2,023 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,971 |
| Asia Cup | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Alhadad's chess games?
164 games by Mahmoud Alhadad, from Apr 2016 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 Mahmoud Alhadad has played.
What does Mahmoud Alhadad play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Alhadad opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Alhadad answers 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Alhadad play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Alhadad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (38 games, 23.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Alhadad play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Alhadad most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (36 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Mahmoud Alhadad's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Alhadad is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,973 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Mahmoud Alhadad played?
Our database contains 164 games by Mahmoud Alhadad, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 9 draws, 118 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Alhadad?
164 games by Mahmoud Alhadad 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.