Prepare against Albalooshi Khalifa Essa
ARE · World #25,998 classical · FIDE ID 9315853
When preparing against Albalooshi Khalifa Essa, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%).
Our database contains 85 games by Albalooshi Khalifa Essa, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albalooshi Khalifa Essa 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 | 2,011 | 2,135 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,019 | 2,019 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 25 | 19 | 41 | 29.4% |
| As White | 41 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 29.3% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 10 | 21 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 75.6% | 41.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 17.1% | 21.4% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 41.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Essa usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Essa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Essa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 21.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Essa usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Essa usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 59.1% | 69.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 68.8% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's chess games
All 85 games by Albalooshi Khalifa Essa in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Omran Al Hosani | 2,227 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | E63 |
| Nov 2024 | Yassine Sentissi | 2,203 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | E05 |
| Nov 2024 | Ahmed Abdullah S Alrehaili | 2,189 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | E62 |
| Nov 2024 | Chafik Idrissi | 2,136 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | D30 |
| Nov 2024 | Abdellah Amrane | 2,085 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | B43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| ch-UAE | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,759 |
| 24th Dubai Open A | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 2,030 |
| Dubai Police Open A | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 2,034 |
| UAE President Cup U14 | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,651 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,368 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | 2022 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's chess games?
85 games by Albalooshi Khalifa Essa, from Aug 2015 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 Albalooshi Khalifa Essa has played.
What does Albalooshi Khalifa Essa play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Albalooshi Khalifa Essa opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albalooshi Khalifa Essa answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Albalooshi Khalifa Essa play as White?
As White, Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albalooshi Khalifa Essa play as Black?
As Black, Albalooshi Khalifa Essa most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Albalooshi Khalifa Essa's FIDE rating?
Albalooshi Khalifa Essa is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,019 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,135 (May 2024).
How many games has Albalooshi Khalifa Essa played?
Our database contains 85 games by Albalooshi Khalifa Essa, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 41 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albalooshi Khalifa Essa?
85 games by Albalooshi Khalifa Essa 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.