Prepare against Mahmoud Gaafar
Egypt · World #31,505 classical · FIDE ID 10604251
Our database contains 31 games by Mahmoud Gaafar, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Gaafar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Gaafar 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 | 1,977 | 2,222 | May 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,953 | 2,079 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 2,131 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 4 | 20 | 22.6% |
| As White | 13 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Gaafar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Gaafar's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 84.6% | 18.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 18.2% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Gaafar usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Gaafar usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gaafar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gaafar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gaafar usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Mahmoud Gaafar's chess games
All 31 games by Mahmoud Gaafar in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 7 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Velislav Kukov | 2,410 | 8th Varna Open A | A39 |
| Jul 2012 | Hatem Eldesoky | 2,262 | Mahalla Open 14th | A07 |
| Jun 2014 | Pavel Janev | 2,257 | 8th Varna Open A | B09 |
| Jun 2014 | Hristina Ilieva | 2,091 | 8th Varna Open A | B10 |
| Jun 2014 | Ivan Peychev Ivanov | 1,770 | Albena Masters Open | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Varna Open A | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| 3rd Golden Sands Europe Open | 2014 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,882 |
| Albena Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,951 |
| Mahalla Open 14th | 2012 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,190 |
| Albena Masters Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 1,949 |
| 13th Mahalla Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,968 |
| 11th Mahalla Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,729 |
| 15th Mahalla Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,895 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Gaafar's chess games?
31 games by Mahmoud Gaafar, from Sep 2009 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 Gaafar has played.
What does Mahmoud Gaafar play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Gaafar opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Gaafar answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Gaafar play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Gaafar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Gaafar play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Gaafar most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mahmoud Gaafar's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Gaafar is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,953 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (May 2010).
How many games has Mahmoud Gaafar played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mahmoud Gaafar, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Gaafar?
31 games by Mahmoud Gaafar 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.