Prepare against Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi
ARE · World #42,879 classical · FIDE ID 9309152
When preparing against Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi, expect 1.Nf3 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi, covering Apr 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi 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 | 1,961 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,868 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,870 | 1,870 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 13 | 6 | 35 | 24.1% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 3 | 18 | 22.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 1,047 rated games against 643 different opponents, across 129 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 357 | 172 | 57 | 128 | 48.2% | 1,662 | 1,649 | 10 |
| Rapid | 276 | 158 | 20 | 98 | 57.2% | 1,624 | 1,656 | 9 |
| Blitz | 377 | 200 | 10 | 167 | 53.1% | 1,594 | 1,542 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 458 | 108 | 52 | 298 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 338 | 234 | 32 | 72 | 69.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 6 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 9 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 122 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 14 | 1 | 10 | 1,813 | 1,848 |
| 2025 | 135 | 71 | 17 | 47 | 1,806 | 1,854 |
| 2024 | 196 | 98 | 18 | 80 | 1,782 | 1,800 |
| 2023 | 173 | 91 | 15 | 67 | 1,668 | 1,687 |
| 2022 | 234 | 132 | 16 | 86 | 1,515 | 1,492 |
| 2021 | 43 | 17 | 7 | 19 | 1,539 | 1,410 |
| 2019 | 114 | 59 | 6 | 49 | 1,411 | 1,263 |
| 2018 | 122 | 64 | 12 | 46 | 1,362 | 1,293 |
| 2012 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1,635 | 1,235 |
Where Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi has played
United Arab Emirates (113) · Egypt (3) · Greece (2) · Oman (2) · Sri Lanka (2) · Czechia (1) · France (1) · Iraq (1) · Italy (1) · Russia (1) · Serbia (1) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 37.0% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 18.5% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 35.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alnuaimi usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alnuaimi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Alnuaimi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Alnuaimi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Alnuaimi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's chess games
All 54 games by Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Ahmed Abdullah S Alrehaili | 2,189 | ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Khaled Khalifah | 2,069 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | B28 |
| Nov 2024 | Mohamed Elnemr | 2,001 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | E17 |
| Jun 2023 | Evi Lindiawati | 1,990 | 23rd Dubai Open B | B24 |
| May 2023 | Magomed Isaev | 1,986 | 23rd Dubai Open B | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 9 | 1 | 1,684 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,871 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,433 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,801 |
| Cairo Al Ain Open | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's chess games?
54 games by Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi, from Apr 2018 to Oct 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 Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi has played.
What does Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi opens with 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.b3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi play as White?
As White, Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Larsen Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi play as Black?
As Black, Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi's FIDE rating?
Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,870 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi, covering Apr 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 35 losses (24.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi?
54 games by Ghaith Saeed Alnuaimi 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.