Prepare against Ali Hussain Alem
SAU · World #114,872 classical · FIDE ID 21500088
When preparing against Ali Hussain Alem, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 62 games by Ali Hussain Alem, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Hussain Alem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Hussain Alem 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 | 1,688 | 1,847 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,805 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,818 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 16 | 4 | 42 | 25.8% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Hussain Alem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Hussain Alem's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 44.8% | 19.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 44.8% | 30.8% |
| g3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 19.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Alem usually continues g3 (18.8% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Alem usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Alem usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 30.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Alem usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Alem usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Alem usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 69.2% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
Ali Hussain Alem's chess games
All 62 games by Ali Hussain Alem in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/1/8 | 18.2% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ahmed M Al-Ghamdi | 2,159 | Wch Blitz | C44 |
| Dec 2017 | Khaled Al Zamel | 1,942 | Wch Rapid | A05 |
| Apr 2018 | Nicola Ruju | 1,940 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | E70 |
| Dec 2017 | Emad Al Habeeb | 1,933 | Wch Rapid | A52 |
| Dec 2015 | Juraj Sokolsky | 1,909 | 7th London CSC Open U2000 | C76 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 20 | 3 | 1,815 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 5 | 1,851 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,854 |
| 16th Dolomiti Open | 2025 | 8 | 1 | 1,655 |
| 7th London CSC Open U2000 | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,684 |
| Sitges Sunway Online Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1,725 |
| 5th Sitges Sunway Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,577 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Hussain Alem's chess games?
62 games by Ali Hussain Alem, from Feb 2014 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 Hussain Alem has played.
What does Ali Hussain Alem play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Ali Hussain Alem opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Hussain Alem answers 1...d6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Ali Hussain Alem play as White?
As White, Ali Hussain Alem's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Hussain Alem play as Black?
As Black, Ali Hussain Alem most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Ali Hussain Alem's FIDE rating?
Ali Hussain Alem is currently rated 1,688 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Ali Hussain Alem played?
Our database contains 62 games by Ali Hussain Alem, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 4 draws, 42 losses (25.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Hussain Alem?
62 games by Ali Hussain Alem 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.