Prepare against Hamad Al-Kuwari
CM · Qatar · World #51,969 classical · FIDE ID 12102679
Our database contains 66 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hamad Al-Kuwari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamad Al-Kuwari 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 | 1,885 | 1,885 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,786 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,636 | 1,839 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 15 | 9 | 42 | 22.7% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 32 | 8 | 4 | 20 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 27.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues Nf3 (30.8% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 64.7% | 13.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Hamad Al-Kuwari's chess games
All 66 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sushrut Dahal | 2,037 | World Blitz 2025 | B41 |
| Jun 2026 | Erkhembayar,Amartaivan | 1,997 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | C01 |
| Dec 2025 | Abdulaziz N Alkhuriji | 1,972 | World Blitz 2025 | A14 |
| Dec 2025 | Ryan Blackwood | 1,945 | World Blitz 2025 | B28 |
| Jun 2026 | Ning,Yunlong | 1,927 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 4 | 1,840 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 2 | 1,851 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2026 | 10 | 2 | 1,784 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,840 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,040 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,676 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,792 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,547 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamad Al-Kuwari's chess games?
66 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, from Aug 2023 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 Hamad Al-Kuwari has played.
What does Hamad Al-Kuwari play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Hamad Al-Kuwari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamad Al-Kuwari answers 1...e6 (65% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Hamad Al-Kuwari play as White?
As White, Hamad Al-Kuwari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamad Al-Kuwari play as Black?
As Black, Hamad Al-Kuwari most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Hamad Al-Kuwari's FIDE rating?
Hamad Al-Kuwari is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,636 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hamad Al-Kuwari played?
Our database contains 66 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, covering Aug 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamad Al-Kuwari?
66 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari 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.