Prepare against Emad Al Balushi
Oman · World #66,772 classical · FIDE ID 22001506
When preparing against Emad Al Balushi, expect 1.Nf3 in 29% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 73 games by Emad Al Balushi, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emad Al Balushi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emad Al Balushi 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 | 1,832 | 1,832 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,714 | 1,715 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,654 | 1,752 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 34 | 13 | 26 | 46.6% |
| As White | 38 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emad Al Balushi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emad Al Balushi's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 28.9% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 81.8% |
| c4 | 7 | 18.4% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Balushi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Balushi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Balushi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 81.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Balushi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Balushi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Balushi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Emad Al Balushi's chess games
All 73 games by Emad Al Balushi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 34 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Barnes Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Mohammed Alyan Al Mashikhi | 1,916 | Muscat International | A53 |
| Jul 2026 | Abdullah Al Maashani | 1,882 | 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | A01 |
| Feb 2022 | Abdul Rahman Al Zadjali | 1,855 | ch-OMA | E24 |
| Feb 2019 | Ahmed Said Al Amri Mohammed | 1,852 | chT-OMA | A24 |
| Oct 2022 | Husain Hayabik | 1,828 | ch-Asia Amateur | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 22 | 15 | 1,734 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,904 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,715 |
| chT-OMA | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,729 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,601 |
| ch-OMA 10th | 2023 | 4 | 3 | 1,865 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,870 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emad Al Balushi's chess games?
73 games by Emad Al Balushi, from Sep 2016 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 Emad Al Balushi has played.
What does Emad Al Balushi play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Emad Al Balushi opens with 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emad Al Balushi answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Emad Al Balushi play as White?
As White, Emad Al Balushi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emad Al Balushi play as Black?
As Black, Emad Al Balushi most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Emad Al Balushi's FIDE rating?
Emad Al Balushi is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,714 in rapid and 1,654 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Emad Al Balushi played?
Our database contains 73 games by Emad Al Balushi, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 13 draws, 26 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emad Al Balushi?
73 games by Emad Al Balushi 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.