Prepare against Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed
FM · Iraq · World #7,565 classical · FIDE ID 4801920
When preparing against Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed, expect 1.Nf3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 115 games by Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 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 | 115 | 45 | 17 | 52 | 39.1% |
| As White | 55 | 26 | 8 | 21 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 60 | 19 | 9 | 31 | 31.7% |
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 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 46 | 83.6% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Ahmed usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% 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 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 66.7% | 42.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed's chess games
All 115 games by Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 45 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 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% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,197 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,158 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,374 |
| 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,048 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed's chess games?
115 games by Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed, from Apr 2003 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 Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed has played.
What does Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% 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 (15 games, 26.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 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); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 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 115 games by Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 17 draws, 52 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alothman,Ali Layth Ahmed?
115 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.