Prepare against Amer Al Maashani
FM · Oman · World #36,839 classical · FIDE ID 22000100
When preparing against Amer Al Maashani, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%).
Our database contains 186 games by Amer Al Maashani, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Amer Al Maashani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amer Al Maashani 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 | 1,950 | 2,221 | Mar 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,108 | 2,149 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,131 | 2,141 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 70 | 29 | 87 | 37.6% |
| As White | 89 | 40 | 14 | 35 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 15 | 52 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amer Al Maashani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amer Al Maashani's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 82 | 92.1% | 53.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Maashani usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Maashani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Maashani usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Maashani usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Maashani usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Maashani usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 34 | 75.6% | 41.2% |
| d6 | 9 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 48.6% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 22.9% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 7 | 20.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Amer Al Maashani's chess games
All 186 games by Amer Al Maashani in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - Aug 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: 70 wins, 29 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,381 | Wch Blitz | B51 |
| Nov 2018 | Rafat Issa | 2,378 | ch-Arab | B49 |
| Dec 2017 | A. Samhouri | 2,355 | Wch Blitz | B30 |
| Dec 2017 | Mahmood Lodhi | 2,347 | Wch Blitz | C45 |
| Aug 2014 | Saad Belouadah | 2,320 | Olympiad-41 | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 8 | 2,200 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,214 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,340 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,949 |
| 40th Barbera del Valles Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Kecskemet Caissa IM 07 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,118 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amer Al Maashani's chess games?
186 games by Amer Al Maashani, from Sep 2014 to Aug 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 Maashani has played.
What does Amer Al Maashani play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Amer Al Maashani opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amer Al Maashani answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Amer Al Maashani play as White?
As White, Amer Al Maashani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amer Al Maashani play as Black?
As Black, Amer Al Maashani most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Amer Al Maashani's FIDE rating?
Amer Al Maashani is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 2,108 in rapid and 2,131 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Mar 2015).
How many games has Amer Al Maashani played?
Our database contains 186 games by Amer Al Maashani, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 70 wins, 29 draws, 87 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amer Al Maashani?
186 games by Amer Al Maashani 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.