Prepare against Najla Ahmed
Bahrain · World #136,137 classical · FIDE ID 11205270
When preparing against Najla Ahmed, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (77%).
Our database contains 108 games by Najla Ahmed, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Najla Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Najla 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 | 1,631 | 1,648 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,605 | 1,606 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,423 | 1,476 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 34 | 5 | 69 | 31.5% |
| As White | 54 | 20 | 2 | 32 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 54 | 14 | 3 | 37 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Najla Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Najla Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 51.9% | 33.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 24.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 33.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 69.7% | 26.1% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
Najla Ahmed's chess games
All 108 games by Najla Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Oct 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: 34 wins, 5 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | DLPAK ISMAEL IBRAHIM | 1,919 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 51-75 | A49 |
| Jun 2024 | Shakira Ampaire | 1,839 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz w | B22 |
| Sep 2026 | Beukes Jamie-Nicole | 1,831 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B28 |
| Jun 2024 | Mahmoud,Ola. | 1,806 | Kazan BRICS Games Rapid w | B07 |
| Jun 2024 | Moza Al Mansouri | 1,768 | Kazan BRICS Games Blitz w | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 12 | 3 | 1,396 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz w | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,683 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,685 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 2 | 1,309 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz Team | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,729 |
| Zonal 3.1 w | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,826 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 w | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Najla Ahmed's chess games?
108 games by Najla Ahmed, from Dec 2021 to Oct 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 Najla Ahmed has played.
What does Najla Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Najla Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Najla Ahmed answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Najla Ahmed play as White?
As White, Najla Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Najla Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Najla Ahmed most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Najla Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Najla Ahmed is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,605 in rapid and 1,423 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,648 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Najla Ahmed played?
Our database contains 108 games by Najla Ahmed, covering Dec 2021 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 5 draws, 69 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Najla Ahmed?
108 games by Najla 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.