Prepare against Shahd Khalil
PSE · World #120,931 classical · FIDE ID 11525088
When preparing against Shahd Khalil, expect 1.d4 in 38% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 33 games by Shahd Khalil, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shahd Khalil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahd Khalil 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 | 1,671 | 1,671 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 39.4% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahd Khalil's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahd Khalil's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Khalil usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Khalil usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Khalil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Khalil usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Shahd Khalil's chess games
All 33 games by Shahd Khalil in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2025 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Jan Elkjaer Frantsen Montgomery | 2,130 | Zirndorf Cup | D05 |
| Feb 2020 | Dennis Adelhuette | 1,985 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | C14 |
| Jan 2020 | Thomas Dittmar | 1,867 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | D35 |
| Nov 2019 | Gerhard Winter | 1,814 | chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | E98 |
| May 2017 | Peter Lunz | 1,791 | Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,816 |
| chTB2a-Mittelfranken 1920 | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| Zirndorf Cup | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1718 | 2018 | 6 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Mittelfranken-chTB2a 1617 | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,829 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahd Khalil's chess games?
33 games by Shahd Khalil, from Jun 2025 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 Shahd Khalil has played.
What does Shahd Khalil play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Shahd Khalil opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahd Khalil answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Shahd Khalil play as White?
As White, Shahd Khalil's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahd Khalil play as Black?
As Black, Shahd Khalil most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Shahd Khalil's FIDE rating?
Shahd Khalil is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,671 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Shahd Khalil played?
Our database contains 33 games by Shahd Khalil, covering Jun 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahd Khalil?
33 games by Shahd Khalil 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.