Prepare against Bader Al-Hajiri
FM · KWT · World #23,096 classical · FIDE ID 10300163
When preparing against Bader Al-Hajiri, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 532 games by Bader Al-Hajiri, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bader Al-Hajiri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bader Al-Hajiri 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 | 2,033 | 2,238 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,042 | 2,150 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,162 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 532 | 255 | 67 | 210 | 47.9% |
| As White | 266 | 131 | 34 | 101 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 266 | 124 | 33 | 109 | 46.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bader Al-Hajiri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bader Al-Hajiri's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 89.1% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 25 | 9.4% | 36.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.1% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues d4 (52.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 36.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Al-Hajiri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 112 | 90.3% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.0% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 78 | 76.5% | 44.2% |
| Nf6 | 23 | 22.5% | 47.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Bader Al-Hajiri's chess games
All 532 games by Bader Al-Hajiri in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 255 wins, 67 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 60 | 30/9/21 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 44 | 16/6/22 | 36.4% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,563 | 38th San Sebastian Open | B32 |
| Jun 2014 | Peter Michalik | 2,557 | 8th Wch Blitz | B19 |
| Dec 2017 | Ishaq Saeed | 2,434 | Wch Blitz | E01 |
| Apr 2015 | Inigo Argandona Riveiro | 2,412 | 38th San Sebastian Open | D30 |
| Dec 2017 | Asylbek Abdyzhapar | 2,382 | Wch Rapid | D46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 76 | 65 | 2,014 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 34 | 12.5 | 2,136 |
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 9 | 2,137 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2021 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,081 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,223 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 6 | 2,198 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,076 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
Interactive opening tree from all 532 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bader Al-Hajiri's chess games?
532 games by Bader Al-Hajiri, from Oct 2005 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 Bader Al-Hajiri has played.
What does Bader Al-Hajiri play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Bader Al-Hajiri opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bader Al-Hajiri answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games).
What openings does Bader Al-Hajiri play as White?
As White, Bader Al-Hajiri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bader Al-Hajiri play as Black?
As Black, Bader Al-Hajiri most often plays: Slav Defense (44 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Petrov's Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 266 games.
What is Bader Al-Hajiri's FIDE rating?
Bader Al-Hajiri is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,042 in rapid and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Bader Al-Hajiri played?
Our database contains 532 games by Bader Al-Hajiri, covering Oct 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 255 wins, 67 draws, 210 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bader Al-Hajiri?
532 games by Bader Al-Hajiri 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.