Prepare against Ali Al-hamed Zayed
ARE · World #25,735 classical · FIDE ID 9303340
Our database contains 152 games by Ali Al-hamed Zayed, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Al-hamed Zayed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Al-hamed Zayed 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 | 2,013 | 2,039 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,987 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,949 | 2,046 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 61 | 27 | 64 | 40.1% |
| As White | 77 | 29 | 15 | 33 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 75 | 32 | 12 | 31 | 42.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Al-hamed Zayed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Al-hamed Zayed's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 85.7% | 49.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.4% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 49.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nf3 (39.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Zayed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Zayed usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zayed usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 32.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 81.8% | 52.8% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Ali Al-hamed Zayed's chess games
All 152 games by Ali Al-hamed Zayed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 61 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Jan Boder | 2,344 | 46th Arco Open | B28 |
| Jun 2012 | Jasem Al Huwar | 2,270 | UAE President Cup | B06 |
| May 2014 | Mohamed Gameel | 2,204 | chT-Arab Clubs | B15 |
| Oct 2024 | Olaf Steffens | 2,175 | 46th Arco Open | C00 |
| Oct 2013 | Choidog Ganbold | 2,171 | 18th ch-Asia Cities | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UAE President Cup | 2012 | 17 | 8 | 2,007 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,905 |
| 28th Chigorin Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,884 |
| 46th Arco Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,260 |
| Kuwait Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,691 |
| 4th WchT Schools | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,014 |
| ch-UAE | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,972 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Al-hamed Zayed's chess games?
152 games by Ali Al-hamed Zayed, from Apr 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 Al-hamed Zayed has played.
What does Ali Al-hamed Zayed play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Ali Al-hamed Zayed opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Al-hamed Zayed answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ali Al-hamed Zayed play as White?
As White, Ali Al-hamed Zayed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Al-hamed Zayed play as Black?
As Black, Ali Al-hamed Zayed most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Ali Al-hamed Zayed's FIDE rating?
Ali Al-hamed Zayed is currently rated 2,013 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,949 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Ali Al-hamed Zayed played?
Our database contains 152 games by Ali Al-hamed Zayed, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 27 draws, 64 losses (40.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Al-hamed Zayed?
152 games by Ali Al-hamed Zayed 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.