Prepare against Mahmoud Kamel
Egypt · World #9,604 classical · FIDE ID 10602208
Our database contains 65 games by Mahmoud Kamel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Kamel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Kamel 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 | 2,176 | 2,262 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,207 | 2,255 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,221 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 24 | 22 | 19 | 36.9% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Kamel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Kamel's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 88.6% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kamel usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kamel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Kamel usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kamel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Mahmoud Kamel's chess games
All 65 games by Mahmoud Kamel 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: 24 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E22 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | Mihai-Lucian Grunberg | 2,421 | 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | A28 |
| Nov 2009 | Mohsen Elgabry | 2,333 | ch-EGY Masters | B28 |
| Apr 2002 | Fahmy Elbasuny | 2,253 | 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | B02 |
| Jun 2010 | Esam Zakaria | 2,242 | 2nd Cairo Heliopolis Open | A04 |
| Nov 2009 | Amrou Sobh | 2,203 | ch-EGY Masters | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo Masters Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,365 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,126 |
| ch-EGY Masters | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,325 |
| 7th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| Egypt Open | 2009 | 6 | 4 | 2,155 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,069 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,200 |
| 11th Mahalla Open | 2009 | 4 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Kamel's chess games?
65 games by Mahmoud Kamel, 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 Mahmoud Kamel has played.
What does Mahmoud Kamel play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Kamel opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Kamel answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Kamel play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Kamel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Kamel play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Kamel most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mahmoud Kamel's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Kamel is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,207 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Mahmoud Kamel played?
Our database contains 65 games by Mahmoud Kamel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 22 draws, 19 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Kamel?
65 games by Mahmoud Kamel 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.