Prepare against Ali Elier
CM · LBY · World #7,796 classical · FIDE ID 16217543
When preparing against Ali Elier, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 530 games by Ali Elier, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ali Elier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Elier 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 | 2,210 | 2,210 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,253 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,281 | 2,281 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 530 | 221 | 73 | 236 | 41.7% |
| As White | 255 | 114 | 40 | 101 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 275 | 107 | 33 | 135 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Elier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Elier's side.
First moves as White (255 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 96.1% | 51.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 2.7% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Elier usually continues d4 (48.9% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Elier usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Elier usually continues Nc3 (34.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Elier usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Elier usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Elier usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 119 | 95.2% | 50.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.0% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 62 | 68.9% | 43.5% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 23.3% | 45.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 5.6% | 60.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Ali Elier's chess games
All 530 games by Ali Elier in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 221 wins, 73 draws, 236 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 90 | 37/14/39 | 41.1% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 29 | 12/5/12 | 41.4% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 19 | 7/1/11 | 36.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 31 | 17/3/11 | 54.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 23 | 8/3/12 | 34.8% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | David Paravyan | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
| Dec 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,616 | Titled Tue Early | C47 |
| Aug 2023 | Ahmed Adly | 2,596 | chT-World Rapid | E05 |
| Dec 2021 | Grzegorz Gajewski | 2,589 | Wch Blitz | B21 |
| Jun 2025 | Valentin Dragnev | 2,547 | Titled Tue Early | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 252 | 119 | 2,221 |
| Wch Blitz | 2022 | 39 | 11 | 2,153 |
| chT-GER U20 | 2022 | 26 | 15 | 2,054 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2018 | 17 | 8 | 1,820 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,360 |
| Wch Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,350 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 10 | 4 | 2,403 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,933 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Elier's chess games?
530 games by Ali Elier, from Feb 2016 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 Elier has played.
What does Ali Elier play on the first move as White?
Across 255 games with White in our database, Ali Elier opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Elier answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ali Elier play as White?
As White, Ali Elier's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (90 games, 41.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 255 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Elier play as Black?
As Black, Ali Elier most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Italian Game (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 34.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 275 games.
What is Ali Elier's FIDE rating?
Ali Elier is currently rated 2,210 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,281 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ali Elier played?
Our database contains 530 games by Ali Elier, covering Feb 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 221 wins, 73 draws, 236 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Elier?
530 games by Ali Elier 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.