Prepare against Ali Abdul Rahman
CM · Maldives · World #65,212 classical · FIDE ID 16700066
When preparing against Ali Abdul Rahman, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Ali Abdul Rahman, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Abdul Rahman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Abdul Rahman 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 | 1,838 | 1,940 | May 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,911 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 18 | 9 | 42 | 26.1% |
| As White | 34 | 7 | 5 | 22 | 20.6% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 4 | 20 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Abdul Rahman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Abdul Rahman's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 88.2% | 28.3% |
| f4 | 4 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 28.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rahman usually continues e3 (29.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rahman usually continues f4 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Rahman usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Rahman usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rahman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 38.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Ali Abdul Rahman's chess games
All 69 games by Ali Abdul Rahman 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 5/3/15 | 21.7% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Antoine Kassis | 2,209 | Olympiad-40 | A45 |
| Nov 2010 | Fadi Malkawi | 2,089 | 16th Asia rap | B10 |
| Oct 2018 | Ben Magana | 2,074 | Olympiad-43 | D02 |
| Sep 2016 | Alfred Charles Chimthere | 2,037 | Olympiad-42 | C01 |
| Sep 2018 | Ansumana Kamara | 1,910 | Olympiad-43 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,855 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,813 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,976 |
| 16th Asia rap | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 2,004 |
| Asian ch Seniors 50 zt 3.2 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 16th chT-Asia | 2010 | 6 | 1 | 2,026 |
| Dhaka Sheikh Russel Open | 2022 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Abdul Rahman's chess games?
69 games by Ali Abdul Rahman, 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 Ali Abdul Rahman has played.
What does Ali Abdul Rahman play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Ali Abdul Rahman opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.f4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Abdul Rahman answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Ali Abdul Rahman play as White?
As White, Ali Abdul Rahman's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Canard Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Abdul Rahman play as Black?
As Black, Ali Abdul Rahman most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Ali Abdul Rahman's FIDE rating?
Ali Abdul Rahman is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (May 2010).
How many games has Ali Abdul Rahman played?
Our database contains 69 games by Ali Abdul Rahman, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 42 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Abdul Rahman?
69 games by Ali Abdul Rahman 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.