Prepare against Alserkal Rouda Essa
WGM · ARE · World #22,665 classical · FIDE ID 9314318
When preparing against Alserkal Rouda Essa, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 39.5% over 38 games.
Our database contains 351 games by Alserkal Rouda Essa, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Alserkal Rouda Essa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alserkal Rouda Essa 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 | 2,036 | 2,176 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,041 | 2,103 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,861 | 2,006 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 351 | 157 | 63 | 131 | 44.7% |
| As White | 173 | 82 | 30 | 61 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 178 | 75 | 33 | 70 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alserkal Rouda Essa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alserkal Rouda Essa's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 170 | 98.3% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Essa usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Essa usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Essa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Essa usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 67 | 65.7% | 59.0% |
| c5 | 31 | 30.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 83.0% | 55.7% |
| d5 | 8 | 15.1% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Alserkal Rouda Essa's chess games
All 351 games by Alserkal Rouda Essa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2015 - 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: 157 wins, 63 draws, 131 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 38 | 15/9/14 | 39.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Ulviyya Fataliyeva | 2,434 | World Rapid Women 2025 | C55 |
| Aug 2024 | Srihari L | 2,389 | 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | C78 |
| Aug 2024 | Sriram Srihari | 2,389 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | C78 |
| Sep 2023 | Nilufar Yakubbaeva | 2,322 | Asian Games w | B16 |
| Aug 2025 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,309 | 31st Abu Dhabi Masters | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 Girls | 2017 | 29 | 19 | 1,526 |
| ch-Arab w | 2023 | 25 | 15 | 1,853 |
| ch-Asia Amateur w | 2023 | 17 | 14.5 | 1,839 |
| World Blitz Women 2025 | 2025 | 15 | 5 | 1,919 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,306 |
| World Rapid Women 2025 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,267 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,863 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alserkal Rouda Essa's chess games?
351 games by Alserkal Rouda Essa, from Jan 2015 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 Alserkal Rouda Essa has played.
What does Alserkal Rouda Essa play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Alserkal Rouda Essa opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alserkal Rouda Essa answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Alserkal Rouda Essa play as White?
As White, Alserkal Rouda Essa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alserkal Rouda Essa play as Black?
As Black, Alserkal Rouda Essa most often plays: Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 178 games.
What is Alserkal Rouda Essa's FIDE rating?
Alserkal Rouda Essa is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,041 in rapid and 1,861 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,176 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Alserkal Rouda Essa played?
Our database contains 351 games by Alserkal Rouda Essa, covering Jan 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 63 draws, 131 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alserkal Rouda Essa?
351 games by Alserkal Rouda Essa 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.