Prepare against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali
IM · Iraq · World #10,976 classical · FIDE ID 4800192
When preparing against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 36.1% over 36 games.
Our database contains 361 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali 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 | 2,156 | 2,394 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,276 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,329 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 361 | 140 | 105 | 115 | 38.8% |
| As White | 185 | 77 | 51 | 57 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 176 | 63 | 54 | 58 | 35.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2003-2026): 1,543 rated games against 803 different opponents, across 167 events in 23 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 | 939 | 480 | 284 | 175 | 51.1% | 2,126 | 2,246 | 41 |
| Rapid | 269 | 180 | 38 | 51 | 66.9% | 1,929 | 2,115 | 32 |
| Blitz | 192 | 129 | 16 | 47 | 67.2% | 2,007 | 2,170 | 20 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 290 | 40 | 103 | 147 | 13.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 1,168 | 748 | 250 | 170 | 64.0% |
Wins over titled players: 13 vs GM · 54 vs IM · 111 vs FM · 106 vs CM · 5 vs WGM · 4 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
24 tournament wins from 116 events, 16 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 29 | 24 | 2 | 3 | 1,860 | 2,146 |
| 2025 | 122 | 70 | 31 | 21 | 1,999 | 2,157 |
| 2024 | 112 | 62 | 23 | 27 | 1,963 | 2,079 |
| 2023 | 127 | 69 | 32 | 26 | 1,928 | 2,059 |
| 2022 | 96 | 54 | 28 | 14 | 1,995 | 2,160 |
| 2021 | 70 | 44 | 11 | 15 | 1,957 | 2,113 |
| 2020 | 70 | 45 | 11 | 14 | 1,953 | 2,130 |
| 2019 | 31 | 18 | 10 | 3 | 2,020 | 2,192 |
| 2018 | 83 | 36 | 21 | 26 | 2,213 | 2,252 |
| 2017 | 132 | 94 | 15 | 23 | 1,983 | 2,195 |
| 2016 | 52 | 31 | 11 | 10 | 2,000 | 2,157 |
| 2015 | 94 | 57 | 16 | 21 | 2,133 | 2,275 |
| 2014 | 57 | 23 | 23 | 11 | 2,128 | 2,216 |
| 2013 | 35 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 2,156 | 2,204 |
| 2012 | 89 | 38 | 21 | 30 | 2,218 | 2,242 |
| 2011 | 80 | 40 | 24 | 16 | 2,275 | 2,364 |
| 2010 | 79 | 44 | 23 | 12 | 2,217 | 2,372 |
| 2009 | 55 | 32 | 19 | 4 | 2,206 | 2,381 |
| 2008 | 94 | 43 | 29 | 22 | 2,286 | 2,350 |
| 2007 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 2,309 | 2,309 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2,226 | 2,226 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2,535 | 2,335 |
Where Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali has played
Iraq (108) · Iran (29) · China (5) · Georgia (4) · Hungary (4) · Syria (4) · Yemen (4) · Algeria (3) · Russia (3) · Türkiye (3) · United Arab Emirates (3) · Czechia (2) · Germany (2) · Italy (2) · Jordan (2) · Tunisia (2) · Bulgaria (1) · Egypt (1) · Indonesia (1) · Lebanon (1) · MAC (1) · Poland (1) · Qatar (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's side.
First moves as White (185 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 66.5% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 24 | 13.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 12.4% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 6.5% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (46.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 41.1% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 22 | 30.1% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 13 | 17.8% | 80.8% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 63.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.7% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.1% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's chess games
All 361 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 140 wins, 105 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 36 | 13/12/11 | 36.1% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Normunds Miezis | 2,552 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team | C01 |
| Jul 2003 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,550 | 5th chT-Arab Clubs | C65 |
| Sep 2018 | Christopher Repka | 2,523 | Olympiad-43 | B50 |
| Nov 2008 | Pascal Charbonneau | 2,499 | Olympiad-38 | C10 |
| Oct 2020 | Jingyao Tin | 2,464 | Asia Nations online Cup | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 81 | 51 | 2,268 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,368 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,551 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| 23rd Olomouc Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's chess games?
361 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali has played.
What does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 185 games with White in our database, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali answers 1...e6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play as White?
As White, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (36 games, 36.1% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 185 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play as Black?
As Black, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's FIDE rating?
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (May 2011).
How many games has Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali played?
Our database contains 361 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 105 draws, 115 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali?
361 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali 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.