Prepare against Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed
FM · Iraq · World #7,526 classical · FIDE ID 4801920
Our database contains 98 games by Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed 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 | 2,214 | 2,360 | Sep 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,190 | 2,261 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,130 | 2,310 | Aug 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 36 | 15 | 47 | 36.7% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 7 | 19 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 17 | 8 | 28 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 37 | 82.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 82% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 65.5% | 44.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's chess games
All 98 games by Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 36 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | David George Samir | 2,364 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | E00 |
| Jun 2025 | Rick Frischmann | 2,355 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Apr 2025 | Alexey Kislinsky | 2,350 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Jun 2025 | Sarveshwaran V | 2,290 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Yasser Hadj Kholti | 2,234 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 55 | 17.5 | 2,045 |
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's chess games?
98 games by Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed, from Apr 2003 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 Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed has played.
What does Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed opens with 1.Nf3 (82% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed answers 1...c6 (66% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed play as White?
As White, Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed is currently rated 2,214 in classical chess, 2,190 in rapid and 2,130 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,360 (Sep 2012).
How many games has Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed played?
Our database contains 98 games by Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 15 draws, 47 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed?
98 games by Alothman ,Ali Layth Ahmed 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.