Prepare against Ali Khalaf
KWT · World #73,818 classical · FIDE ID 10303839
When preparing against Ali Khalaf, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 55 games by Ali Khalaf, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ali Khalaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Khalaf 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 | 1,809 | 1,809 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,824 | 1,833 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,754 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 12 | 10 | 33 | 21.8% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Khalaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Khalaf's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 66.7% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 44.4% score
- …e5 (61% of these games) — Khalaf usually continues f4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Khalaf usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Khalaf usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khalaf usually continues Bg5 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Khalaf usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 53.8% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ali Khalaf's chess games
All 55 games by Ali Khalaf in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Seak Hin Ieong | 1,914 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A45 |
| Jan 2026 | Mhamed Khalfa | 1,870 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | C24 |
| Sep 2026 | Don Dacres | 1,846 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A05 |
| Jan 2026 | Ivan Elishev | 1,844 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | A10 |
| Dec 2023 | Salem Faisal Al Ghareeb | 1,511 | Kuwait Open A | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 25 | 9 | 1,490 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,851 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,806 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,796 |
| Kuwait Open A | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,640 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,784 |
| Kuwait City Wafra Gulf Open 3rd | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,474 |
| 3rd Annual Kuwait Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,197 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Khalaf's chess games?
55 games by Ali Khalaf, from Sep 2021 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 Khalaf has played.
What does Ali Khalaf play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ali Khalaf opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Khalaf answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ali Khalaf play as White?
As White, Ali Khalaf's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Khalaf play as Black?
As Black, Ali Khalaf most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ali Khalaf's FIDE rating?
Ali Khalaf is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,824 in rapid and 1,754 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,809 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ali Khalaf played?
Our database contains 55 games by Ali Khalaf, covering Sep 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (21.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Khalaf?
55 games by Ali Khalaf 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.