Prepare against Abdou Ahmed Alem
CM · Mauritania · World #29,671 classical · FIDE ID 19603720
When preparing against Abdou Ahmed Alem, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 63 games by Abdou Ahmed Alem, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abdou Ahmed Alem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdou Ahmed Alem 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 | 1,988 | 2,033 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,974 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 4 | 42 | 27.0% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 1 | 22 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdou Ahmed Alem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdou Ahmed Alem's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 32 | 100.0% | 32.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 32.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Alem usually continues Bf4 (26.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Alem usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Alem usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 5 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Abdou Ahmed Alem's chess games
All 63 games by Abdou Ahmed Alem in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2023 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue Early | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Jacob Templen Grave | 2,350 | Titled Tue Late | A02 |
| Jan 2025 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jun 2025 | Priansh Das | 2,300 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jan 2025 | Alvaro Rodriguez Avila | 2,261 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 63 | 19 | 2,010 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdou Ahmed Alem's chess games?
63 games by Abdou Ahmed Alem, from Jan 2023 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 Abdou Ahmed Alem has played.
What does Abdou Ahmed Alem play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Abdou Ahmed Alem opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdou Ahmed Alem answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...Nc6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Abdou Ahmed Alem play as White?
As White, Abdou Ahmed Alem's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdou Ahmed Alem play as Black?
As Black, Abdou Ahmed Alem most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Abdou Ahmed Alem's FIDE rating?
Abdou Ahmed Alem is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Abdou Ahmed Alem played?
Our database contains 63 games by Abdou Ahmed Alem, covering Jan 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdou Ahmed Alem?
63 games by Abdou Ahmed Alem 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.