Prepare against Shamas Salim Ahmed
Oman · World #108,171 classical · FIDE ID 22000240
When preparing against Shamas Salim Ahmed, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 76 games by Shamas Salim Ahmed, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Shamas Salim Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shamas Salim 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 | 1,707 | 1,776 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,789 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,849 | 1,849 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 34 | 7 | 35 | 44.7% |
| As White | 42 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 34 | 14 | 2 | 18 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 298 rated games against 206 different opponents, across 39 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 183 | 98 | 16 | 69 | 53.6% | 1,627 | 1,651 | 7 |
| Rapid | 88 | 54 | 2 | 32 | 61.4% | 1,708 | 1,718 | 5 |
| Blitz | 27 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 55.6% | 1,653 | 1,617 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 16 | 4 | 50 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 123 | 80 | 10 | 33 | 65.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,602 | 1,566 |
| 2025 | 23 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 1,701 | 1,777 |
| 2024 | 38 | 22 | 2 | 14 | 1,730 | 1,755 |
| 2023 | 19 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 1,530 | 1,503 |
| 2022 | 44 | 24 | 1 | 19 | 1,479 | 1,503 |
| 2020 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1,498 | 1,587 |
| 2019 | 42 | 25 | 6 | 11 | 1,607 | 1,710 |
| 2018 | 54 | 31 | 3 | 20 | 1,796 | 1,773 |
| 2017 | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1,764 | 1,364 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
| 2015 | 27 | 13 | 2 | 12 | 1,625 | 1,585 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2,032 | 1,632 |
Where Shamas Salim Ahmed has played
Oman (35) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Egypt (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shamas Salim Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shamas Salim Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 59.5% | 56.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 19.0% | 12.5% |
| c4 | 5 | 11.9% | 70.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 56.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 37.5% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Shamas Salim Ahmed's chess games
All 76 games by Shamas Salim Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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, 7 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Abdislam Al Masheki | 1,691 | 11th ch-OMA | B23 |
| Dec 2015 | Azad Abbasov | 1,688 | 4th Al Ain Amateur Open | D37 |
| Feb 2019 | Thabit Al Mashli | 1,644 | chT-OMA | A07 |
| Jul 2024 | Salem Said Al Mamari | 1,632 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Omar Al Balushi | 1,614 | ch-OMA | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 19 | 12 | 1,614 |
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,522 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,760 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,350 |
| 4th Al Ain Amateur Open | 2015 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,660 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 1,821 |
| ch-OMA 10th | 2023 | 4 | 4 | 1,813 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shamas Salim Ahmed's chess games?
76 games by Shamas Salim Ahmed, from Feb 2016 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 Shamas Salim Ahmed has played.
What does Shamas Salim Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Shamas Salim Ahmed opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shamas Salim Ahmed answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...Nc6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Shamas Salim Ahmed play as White?
As White, Shamas Salim Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shamas Salim Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Shamas Salim Ahmed most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Shamas Salim Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Shamas Salim Ahmed is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid and 1,849 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,776 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Shamas Salim Ahmed played?
Our database contains 76 games by Shamas Salim Ahmed, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 7 draws, 35 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shamas Salim Ahmed?
76 games by Shamas Salim 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.