Prepare against BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI
CM · Iraq · World #29,734 classical · FIDE ID 4817729
When preparing against BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Petrov's Defense as Black, 45.2% over 31 games.
Our database contains 196 games by BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI 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 | 1,988 | 2,069 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,995 | 2,071 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,874 | 1,874 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 52 | 18 | 126 | 26.5% |
| As White | 93 | 24 | 9 | 60 | 25.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 28 | 9 | 66 | 27.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's side.
First moves as White (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 90.3% | 32.1% |
| d4 | 9 | 9.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues d4 (18.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 16.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — AL-MUSAWI usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 78.2% | 38.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 10.9% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 56.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's chess games
All 196 games by BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 52 wins, 18 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 31 | 14/2/15 | 45.2% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Ivan Aldokhin | 2,413 | Titled Tue Late | B07 |
| Feb 2025 | Marcelo Playa | 2,376 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Feb 2025 | Marcel Beulen | 2,359 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jan 2025 | Alvaro Valdes Escobar | 2,339 | Titled Tue Late | C42 |
| Jan 2025 | Das Suvradeepta | 2,324 | Titled Tue Early | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 170 | 48 | 1,993 |
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 1,882 |
| 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 4.5 | 2,069 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U18 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,763 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's chess games?
196 games by BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI, from May 2019 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 BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI has played.
What does BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI play on the first move as White?
Across 93 games with White in our database, BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI play as White?
As White, BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 93 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI play as Black?
As Black, BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI most often plays: Petrov's Defense (31 games, 45.2% win rate); London System (6 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI's FIDE rating?
BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 1,995 in rapid and 1,874 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Dec 2024).
How many games has BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI played?
Our database contains 196 games by BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 18 draws, 126 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI?
196 games by BAQER HAMEED KHALAF AL-MUSAWI 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.