Prepare against ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI
Iraq · World #14,069 classical · FIDE ID 4817702
When preparing against ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI, expect 1.Nf3 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI, covering Dec 2020 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI 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 | 2,117 | 2,117 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,081 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 47.1% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 358 rated games against 229 different opponents, across 46 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 198 | 97 | 44 | 57 | 49.0% | 1,761 | 1,804 | 21 |
| Rapid | 142 | 87 | 16 | 39 | 61.3% | 1,772 | 1,863 | 28 |
| Blitz | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 55.6% | 1,770 | 1,713 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 137 | 42 | 27 | 68 | 30.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 150 | 94 | 29 | 27 | 62.7% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 9 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 36 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 27 | 18 | 4 | 5 | 1,840 | 2,006 |
| 2025 | 82 | 51 | 19 | 12 | 1,909 | 2,067 |
| 2024 | 85 | 53 | 13 | 19 | 1,811 | 1,920 |
| 2023 | 105 | 50 | 15 | 40 | 1,676 | 1,649 |
| 2022 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 1,574 | 1,447 |
| 2021 | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 1,640 | 1,551 |
| 2020 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1,511 | 1,511 |
Where ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI has played
Iraq (43) · United Arab Emirates (4) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 50.0% | 27.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 50.0% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 50% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 77.8% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (44% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 90.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's chess games
All 34 games by ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2020 - Nov 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, 3 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Dhahir Habeeb Moazaz | 2,171 | ch-IRQ | A07 |
| Dec 2025 | AH Hussein | 2,148 | ch-IRQ | B00 |
| Dec 2025 | Sabah Nori Rabeea | 2,112 | ch-IRQ | A48 |
| Nov 2026 | Sean Adrich Obado | 2,107 | FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | B07 |
| Dec 2025 | Nasir Jamal Rebaz | 2,093 | ch-IRQ | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,060 |
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,007 |
| FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,878 |
| 37th TCh-IRQ 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,965 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's chess games?
34 games by ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI, from Dec 2020 to Nov 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 ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI has played.
What does ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI opens with 1.Nf3 (50% of games), 1.e4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI answers 1...d6 (90% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI play as White?
As White, ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI play as Black?
As Black, ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI's FIDE rating?
ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI is currently rated 2,117 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,117 (Nov 2026).
How many games has ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI played?
Our database contains 34 games by ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI, covering Dec 2020 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 15 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI?
34 games by ALI ZAIN Al ABDIN HAMEED AL-MUSAWI 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.