Prepare against Ibrahim Al-Janahi
Qatar · World #107,826 classical · FIDE ID 12102385
When preparing against Ibrahim Al-Janahi, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Ibrahim Al-Janahi, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ibrahim Al-Janahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ibrahim Al-Janahi 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 | 1,707 | 1,707 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,746 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,635 | 1,705 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 18.2% |
| As White | 21 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 19.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 1 | 18 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ibrahim Al-Janahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ibrahim Al-Janahi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Al-Janahi usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Al-Janahi usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Al-Janahi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Al-Janahi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 11.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Ibrahim Al-Janahi's chess games
All 44 games by Ibrahim Al-Janahi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - 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: 8 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Yousef A. Alhassadi | 2,098 | World Blitz 2025 | E53 |
| Dec 2025 | Omer Salah Fates | 2,079 | World Blitz 2025 | B27 |
| Dec 2025 | Sushrut Dahal | 2,037 | World Blitz 2025 | E50 |
| Jun 2026 | Valera Espejo,Javier | 1,950 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | E43 |
| Dec 2025 | Meshal Alsaqer | 1,853 | World Blitz 2025 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 5 | 1,871 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,677 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,925 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,635 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,651 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ibrahim Al-Janahi's chess games?
44 games by Ibrahim Al-Janahi, from Nov 2022 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 Ibrahim Al-Janahi has played.
What does Ibrahim Al-Janahi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Ibrahim Al-Janahi opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ibrahim Al-Janahi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Ibrahim Al-Janahi play as White?
As White, Ibrahim Al-Janahi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ibrahim Al-Janahi play as Black?
As Black, Ibrahim Al-Janahi most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ibrahim Al-Janahi's FIDE rating?
Ibrahim Al-Janahi is currently rated 1,707 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid and 1,635 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ibrahim Al-Janahi played?
Our database contains 44 games by Ibrahim Al-Janahi, covering Nov 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 6 draws, 30 losses (18.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ibrahim Al-Janahi?
44 games by Ibrahim Al-Janahi 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.