Prepare against Shadi Alkayas
DEU · World #64,604 classical · FIDE ID 16250486
When preparing against Shadi Alkayas, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Shadi Alkayas, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shadi Alkayas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shadi Alkayas 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 | 1,840 | 1,866 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 2 | 17 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shadi Alkayas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shadi Alkayas's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 100.0% | 36.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Alkayas usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Alkayas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Alkayas usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Shadi Alkayas's chess games
All 31 games by Shadi Alkayas in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Lars Winter | 1,891 | chB-Hessen | B34 |
| Jun 2019 | Goran Sabol | 1,867 | chA-Hessen | D35 |
| Jun 2019 | Karim Rabiya | 1,826 | chA-Hessen | C27 |
| May 2018 | Christopher Varma | 1,811 | chB-Hessen | C64 |
| Oct 2017 | Didier Achermann | 1,811 | 9th Korbach Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marburger Schachtage 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,684 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,859 |
| chB-Hessen | 2018 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,949 |
| chA-Hessen | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,785 |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,634 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shadi Alkayas's chess games?
31 games by Shadi Alkayas, from Nov 2017 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 Shadi Alkayas has played.
What does Shadi Alkayas play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Shadi Alkayas opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shadi Alkayas answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Shadi Alkayas play as White?
As White, Shadi Alkayas's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shadi Alkayas play as Black?
As Black, Shadi Alkayas most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Shadi Alkayas's FIDE rating?
Shadi Alkayas is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,866 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Shadi Alkayas played?
Our database contains 31 games by Shadi Alkayas, covering Nov 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 2 draws, 17 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shadi Alkayas?
31 games by Shadi Alkayas 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.