Prepare against Akar Ali Salih Salih
FM · Iraq · World #10,242 classical · FIDE ID 4800575
When preparing against Akar Ali Salih Salih, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 348 games by Akar Ali Salih Salih, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Akar Ali Salih Salih's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akar Ali Salih Salih 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 | 2,166 | 2,359 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,328 | Mar 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,147 | 2,283 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 348 | 135 | 91 | 122 | 38.8% |
| As White | 178 | 72 | 48 | 58 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 170 | 63 | 43 | 64 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akar Ali Salih Salih's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akar Ali Salih Salih's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 165 | 92.7% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 9 | 5.1% | 55.6% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Salih usually continues Nf3 (54.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Salih usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Salih usually continues d4 (54.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Salih usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Salih usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Salih usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 16 | 22.2% | 40.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 18.1% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 80.3% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 10.6% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Akar Ali Salih Salih's chess games
All 348 games by Akar Ali Salih Salih in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 135 wins, 91 draws, 122 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/2/9 | 38.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,497 | 18th chT-Asia | B07 |
| Dec 2014 | Akshat Chandra | 2,489 | Qatar Masters Open | C88 |
| Oct 2015 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,468 | chT-Arab Clubs | E45 |
| Dec 2013 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,430 | 2nd Al Ain Open | D00 |
| Dec 2014 | Irine Kharisma Sukandar | 2,407 | Qatar Masters Open | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 70 | 37 | 2,191 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,187 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,221 |
| ch-IRQ final | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-Sulaymaniyah | 2012 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akar Ali Salih Salih's chess games?
348 games by Akar Ali Salih Salih, from Jul 2008 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 Akar Ali Salih Salih has played.
What does Akar Ali Salih Salih play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Akar Ali Salih Salih opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akar Ali Salih Salih answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Akar Ali Salih Salih play as White?
As White, Akar Ali Salih Salih's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 42.1% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akar Ali Salih Salih play as Black?
As Black, Akar Ali Salih Salih most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Akar Ali Salih Salih's FIDE rating?
Akar Ali Salih Salih is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,147 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Akar Ali Salih Salih played?
Our database contains 348 games by Akar Ali Salih Salih, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 135 wins, 91 draws, 122 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akar Ali Salih Salih?
348 games by Akar Ali Salih Salih 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.