Prepare against Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed
Egypt · World #19,600 classical · FIDE ID 10610804
Our database contains 43 games by Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed 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 | 2,061 | 2,180 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,136 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,128 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 0 | 12 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 52.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's chess games
All 43 games by Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Aug 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | M Sayed | 2,201 | ch-Africa | A59 |
| May 2025 | Yousef A. Alhassadi | 2,165 | ch-Africa | E01 |
| May 2015 | Keneth Omolo | 2,149 | Nairobi Satellite Open A | A34 |
| May 2015 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,131 | Nairobi Satellite Open A | D77 |
| May 2025 | Musonda Chola | 2,127 | ch-Africa | B36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi Satellite Open A | 2015 | 8 | 6 | 2,104 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,923 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,860 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,391 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 2,198 |
| 16th Mahalla Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,012 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,952 |
| Egyptian Cup 2026 | Finals | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's chess games?
43 games by Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed, from Sep 2009 to Aug 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 Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed has played.
What does Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed play as White?
As White, Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed played?
Our database contains 43 games by Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed?
43 games by Moustafa Elsayed Ahmed 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.