Prepare against A. Moussa Othman
FM · ARE · World #6,941 classical · FIDE ID 9300155
When preparing against A. Moussa Othman, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 31.6% over 38 games.
Our database contains 205 games by A. Moussa Othman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find A. Moussa Othman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout A. Moussa Othman 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 | 2,226 | 2,377 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,275 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,348 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 78 | 42 | 85 | 38.0% |
| As White | 96 | 37 | 22 | 37 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 41 | 20 | 48 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of A. Moussa Othman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from A. Moussa Othman's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 86 | 89.6% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 6.3% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Othman usually continues c4 (47.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Othman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Othman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Othman usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Othman usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 38 | 66.7% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 9 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 96.7% | 58.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
A. Moussa Othman's chess games
All 205 games by A. Moussa Othman in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 78 wins, 42 draws, 85 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D77 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 12/7/19 | 31.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,642 | Sharjah Open Rapid | A57 |
| Jun 2014 | Vadim Milov | 2,622 | 8th Wch Blitz | A57 |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Michalik | 2,557 | 8th Wch Blitz | E04 |
| Apr 2008 | Parimarjan Negi | 2,514 | 10th Dubai Open | B07 |
| Apr 2007 | Maia Chiburdanidze | 2,510 | 9th Dubai Open | E43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,303 |
| Sharjah Open Blitz | 2018 | 11 | 8 | 2,186 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,296 |
| 51st UAE National Day | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,288 |
| Budapest Vezerkepzo Fall IM | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,985 |
| 15th Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2017 | 9 | 3 | 2,098 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
| 13th UAE President Cup | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find A. Moussa Othman's chess games?
205 games by A. Moussa Othman, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 A. Moussa Othman has played.
What does A. Moussa Othman play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, A. Moussa Othman opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, A. Moussa Othman answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does A. Moussa Othman play as White?
As White, A. Moussa Othman's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does A. Moussa Othman play as Black?
As Black, A. Moussa Othman most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 31.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is A. Moussa Othman's FIDE rating?
A. Moussa Othman is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2005).
How many games has A. Moussa Othman played?
Our database contains 205 games by A. Moussa Othman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 42 draws, 85 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against A. Moussa Othman?
205 games by A. Moussa Othman 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.