Prepare against Mahmoud Ammous
CM · Tunisia · World #29,639 classical · FIDE ID 5522153
Our database contains 34 games by Mahmoud Ammous, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Ammous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Ammous 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 | 1,988 | 1,994 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,798 | 1,798 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,777 | 1,777 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 17 | 7 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Ammous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Ammous's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Ammous usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ammous usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Ammous usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Mahmoud Ammous's chess games
All 34 games by Mahmoud Ammous in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Cosimo Chiari | 1,801 | Wch U12 | B90 |
| Dec 2021 | I. El Gheiadi | 1,714 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B70 |
| Dec 2021 | Amor Haouari | 1,712 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B33 |
| Mar 2021 | Jlajla Amine | 1,223 | ch-TUN U12 | C54 |
| Mar 2021 | Yahya Chelly | 1,218 | ch-TUN U12 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,535 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,423 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,683 |
| ch-TUN U12 | 2021 | 7 | 6.5 | 1,561 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Ammous's chess games?
34 games by Mahmoud Ammous, from Apr 2021 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 Ammous has played.
What does Mahmoud Ammous play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Ammous opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Ammous answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Ammous play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Ammous's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Ammous play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Ammous most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mahmoud Ammous's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Ammous is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,798 in rapid and 1,777 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,994 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Mahmoud Ammous played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mahmoud Ammous, covering Apr 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Ammous?
34 games by Mahmoud Ammous 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.