Prepare against Moustafa Khalili
Lebanon · World #60,267 classical · FIDE ID 5304520
When preparing against Moustafa Khalili, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 48 games by Moustafa Khalili, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moustafa Khalili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moustafa Khalili 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 | 1,855 | 1,855 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,852 | 1,852 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 25 | 4 | 19 | 52.1% |
| As White | 24 | 14 | 1 | 9 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 3 | 10 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moustafa Khalili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moustafa Khalili's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Khalili usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Khalili usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Khalili usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 53.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 10.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
Moustafa Khalili's chess games
All 48 games by Moustafa Khalili in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Mohammad Zeidan | 1,988 | 9th Beirut Open | B51 |
| Dec 2016 | Rafi Djikerian | 1,857 | Soviet Alumni Open | D02 |
| Jul 2016 | Serge Ward | 1,808 | chT-LIB | B43 |
| Oct 2017 | Ronald Moughames | 1,769 | 9th Beirut Open | B85 |
| Sep 2017 | Hassan Jouni | 1,759 | chT-LIB | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 13 | 7 | 1,809 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,994 |
| 10th ch-Mediterranean | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 1,650 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,705 |
| Soviet Alumni Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,048 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,989 |
| Saida Shamieh Open | 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moustafa Khalili's chess games?
48 games by Moustafa Khalili, from Oct 2015 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 Moustafa Khalili has played.
What does Moustafa Khalili play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Moustafa Khalili opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moustafa Khalili answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Moustafa Khalili play as White?
As White, Moustafa Khalili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moustafa Khalili play as Black?
As Black, Moustafa Khalili most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Moustafa Khalili's FIDE rating?
Moustafa Khalili is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,852 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,855 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Moustafa Khalili played?
Our database contains 48 games by Moustafa Khalili, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 4 draws, 19 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moustafa Khalili?
48 games by Moustafa Khalili 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.