Prepare against Ali Al-Ghasra
CM · Bahrain · World #29,254 classical · FIDE ID 11200057
When preparing against Ali Al-Ghasra, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 182 games by Ali Al-Ghasra, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ali Al-Ghasra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Al-Ghasra 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 | 1,991 | 2,165 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,923 | 2,106 | May 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,940 | 2,105 | Feb 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 55 | 56 | 71 | 30.2% |
| As White | 87 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 95 | 26 | 29 | 40 | 27.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Al-Ghasra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Al-Ghasra's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 55 | 63.2% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 32 | 36.8% | 54.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues c4 (52.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 54.7% score
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Al-Ghasra usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 43.2% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 18 | 40.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 13.6% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Ali Al-Ghasra's chess games
All 182 games by Ali Al-Ghasra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 55 wins, 56 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Sergej Salov | 2,293 | Olympiad-37 | A54 |
| Sep 1996 | Willy Zabasajja | 2,280 | Olympiad-32 | A60 |
| Aug 1987 | Ziaur Rahman | 2,280 | 7th chT-Asia fin | E17 |
| Nov 2002 | Yogendranath Ramsingh | 2,200 | Olympiad-35 | A55 |
| Aug 2000 | Antoine Kassis | 2,196 | ch-Arab 4th | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,364 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,293 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,272 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,403 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 12 | 5 | 2,236 |
| ch-Arab 8th | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,255 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,325 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Al-Ghasra's chess games?
182 games by Ali Al-Ghasra, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Al-Ghasra has played.
What does Ali Al-Ghasra play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Ali Al-Ghasra opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Al-Ghasra answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ali Al-Ghasra play as White?
As White, Ali Al-Ghasra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Al-Ghasra play as Black?
As Black, Ali Al-Ghasra most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 95 games.
What is Ali Al-Ghasra's FIDE rating?
Ali Al-Ghasra is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess, 1,923 in rapid and 1,940 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Ali Al-Ghasra played?
Our database contains 182 games by Ali Al-Ghasra, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 55 wins, 56 draws, 71 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Al-Ghasra?
182 games by Ali Al-Ghasra 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.