Prepare against Farah Ali Abdullahi
CM · Somalia · World #42,779 classical · FIDE ID 16100212
When preparing against Farah Ali Abdullahi, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 104 games by Farah Ali Abdullahi, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Farah Ali Abdullahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farah Ali Abdullahi 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 | 1,923 | 2,000 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,970 | 1,970 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,930 | 1,930 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 29 | 9 | 66 | 27.9% |
| As White | 51 | 19 | 7 | 25 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 53 | 10 | 2 | 41 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farah Ali Abdullahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farah Ali Abdullahi's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| b3 | 11 | 21.6% | 54.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.8% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 22% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Bb2 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Abdullahi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 47.4% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| b6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Farah Ali Abdullahi's chess games
All 104 games by Farah Ali Abdullahi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 29 wins, 9 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Sergei Ljukin | 2,362 | Titled Tue Late | C13 |
| Oct 2022 | Sabrina Vega Gutierrez | 2,361 | Titled Tue Late | D31 |
| Nov 2022 | William Graif | 2,305 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Oct 2022 | Juan Antonio Urbina Perez | 2,274 | Titled Tue Late | D35 |
| Nov 2022 | Gleb Kaganskiy | 2,219 | Titled Tue Late | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 60 | 18.5 | 2,055 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,832 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,899 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,933 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 1,829 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,582 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,964 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farah Ali Abdullahi's chess games?
104 games by Farah Ali Abdullahi, from Oct 2016 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 Farah Ali Abdullahi has played.
What does Farah Ali Abdullahi play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Farah Ali Abdullahi opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.b3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farah Ali Abdullahi answers 1...e6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...b6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Farah Ali Abdullahi play as White?
As White, Farah Ali Abdullahi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farah Ali Abdullahi play as Black?
As Black, Farah Ali Abdullahi most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Farah Ali Abdullahi's FIDE rating?
Farah Ali Abdullahi is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,970 in rapid and 1,930 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,000 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Farah Ali Abdullahi played?
Our database contains 104 games by Farah Ali Abdullahi, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 9 draws, 66 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farah Ali Abdullahi?
104 games by Farah Ali Abdullahi 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.