Egyptian Grandmaster Ahmed Adly made history in 2005 by becoming both the first Egyptian and the youngest African ever to earn the GM title. A chess prodigy who obtained the International Master title at just 14, Adly has risen to hold one of the highest ratings on the African continent. He is a specialist in the King's Indian Defence systems.

Associated Openings

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D79King's Indian Defence: 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4...... cxd515 games

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GM Ahmed Adly

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