Prepare against Amer Al Ghafri
Oman · World #100,410 classical · FIDE ID 22003436
Our database contains 59 games by Amer Al Ghafri, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amer Al Ghafri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amer Al Ghafri 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 | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,731 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,979 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 47.5% |
| As White | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 16 | 3 | 9 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amer Al Ghafri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amer Al Ghafri's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 29.0% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 8 | 25.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 22.6% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (78% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …Nf6 (11% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Ghafri usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 9 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Amer Al Ghafri's chess games
All 59 games by Amer Al Ghafri in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Ali Ahmed | 1,894 | Muscat International | A07 |
| Dec 2019 | Al Aamri Musallam Salim | 1,726 | ch-OMA | A22 |
| Jul 2024 | Sultan Al Yahyaee | 1,702 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | B01 |
| Jul 2024 | Abdul malik Al Sawafi | 1,684 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | A46 |
| Jan 2020 | Said Mahad Qatan | 1,629 | chT-OMA | D06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,574 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,795 |
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 1,474 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,728 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 5 | 3 | 1,645 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,463 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,703 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amer Al Ghafri's chess games?
59 games by Amer Al Ghafri, from May 2016 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 Amer Al Ghafri has played.
What does Amer Al Ghafri play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Amer Al Ghafri opens with 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amer Al Ghafri answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Amer Al Ghafri play as White?
As White, Amer Al Ghafri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amer Al Ghafri play as Black?
As Black, Amer Al Ghafri most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Amer Al Ghafri's FIDE rating?
Amer Al Ghafri is currently rated 1,729 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,729 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amer Al Ghafri played?
Our database contains 59 games by Amer Al Ghafri, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 24 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amer Al Ghafri?
59 games by Amer Al Ghafri 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.