Prepare against Faham Said Al Maqbali
Oman · World #88,774 classical · FIDE ID 22001140
When preparing against Faham Said Al Maqbali, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%).
Our database contains 48 games by Faham Said Al Maqbali, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Faham Said Al Maqbali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faham Said Al Maqbali 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 | 1,762 | 1,794 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,947 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,912 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 21 | 6 | 21 | 43.8% |
| As White | 26 | 14 | 2 | 10 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faham Said Al Maqbali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faham Said Al Maqbali's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 65.4% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 61.8% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maqbali usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Faham Said Al Maqbali's chess games
All 48 games by Faham Said Al Maqbali in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Ahmed Said Al Amri Mohammed | 1,813 | chT-OMA | C77 |
| Dec 2024 | Aayush Nair | 1,635 | Muscat International | D37 |
| Aug 2022 | Emad Al Balushi | 1,617 | chT-OMA Clubs | B14 |
| Jan 2026 | Dawood Al Yousufi | 1,586 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | C84 |
| Feb 2022 | Anas Al Darwashi | 1,548 | ch-OMA | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,644 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,842 |
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,599 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,765 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 6 | 2 | 1,533 |
| chT-OMA | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,852 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,874 |
| Salalah Dhofar Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faham Said Al Maqbali's chess games?
48 games by Faham Said Al Maqbali, from Jun 2017 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 Faham Said Al Maqbali has played.
What does Faham Said Al Maqbali play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Faham Said Al Maqbali opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faham Said Al Maqbali answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Faham Said Al Maqbali play as White?
As White, Faham Said Al Maqbali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faham Said Al Maqbali play as Black?
As Black, Faham Said Al Maqbali most often plays: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Faham Said Al Maqbali's FIDE rating?
Faham Said Al Maqbali is currently rated 1,762 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,794 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Faham Said Al Maqbali played?
Our database contains 48 games by Faham Said Al Maqbali, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faham Said Al Maqbali?
48 games by Faham Said Al Maqbali 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.