Prepare against Ali Nassr
IM · DZA · World #4,471 classical · FIDE ID 7900520
When preparing against Ali Nassr, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 32.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 330 games by Ali Nassr, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Nassr's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Nassr 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 | 2,289 | 2,291 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,232 | Jan 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,229 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 330 | 134 | 95 | 101 | 40.6% |
| As White | 165 | 72 | 57 | 36 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 165 | 62 | 38 | 65 | 37.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Nassr's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Nassr's side.
First moves as White (165 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 49.1% | 59.3% |
| d4 | 72 | 43.6% | 61.8% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.1% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 59.3% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nassr usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Nassr usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Nassr usually continues Nf3 (67.6% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Nassr usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Nassr usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 91.4% | 50.7% |
| e5 | 4 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 74.6% | 47.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 25.4% | 47.1% |
Ali Nassr's chess games
All 330 games by Ali Nassr in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 134 wins, 95 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 29 | 13/10/6 | 44.8% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9/3/0 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A28 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 41 | 15/11/15 | 36.6% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E02 | Catalan | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Kareim Wageih | 2,425 | ch-Africa | D10 |
| Mar 2012 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,410 | ch-ALG 24th | B53 |
| Sep 2017 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,400 | Monastir Moknine Open A | B40 |
| May 2021 | Olanrewaju Ajibola | 2,337 | ch-Africa | A47 |
| Sep 2014 | Christoph Menezes | 2,329 | Wch U18 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2018 | 35 | 23.5 | 2,281 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 19 | 13 | 2,227 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,237 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2016 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,183 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,233 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Wch U12 | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 1,821 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 10 | 5 | 2,292 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Nassr's chess games?
330 games by Ali Nassr, from Jan 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 Nassr has played.
What does Ali Nassr play on the first move as White?
Across 165 games with White in our database, Ali Nassr opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Nassr answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ali Nassr play as White?
As White, Ali Nassr's most-played openings in our database are: London System (29 games, 44.8% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 32.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (23 games, 34.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 165 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Nassr play as Black?
As Black, Ali Nassr most often plays: Sicilian (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Ali Nassr's FIDE rating?
Ali Nassr is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ali Nassr played?
Our database contains 330 games by Ali Nassr, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 95 draws, 101 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Nassr?
330 games by Ali Nassr 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.