Prepare against Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali
FM · Iraq · World #25,874 classical · FIDE ID 4800214
Our database contains 46 games by Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali 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 | 2,012 | 2,276 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,081 | 2,081 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,070 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 21.7% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Ali usually continues c3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Ali usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's chess games
All 46 games by Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2010 | Ulf Nyberg | 2,158 | chT-SWE 1011 | C29 |
| Jan 2015 | Patrick Fransson | 2,130 | chT-SWE 1415 Elite | C06 |
| Jun 2026 | Lars Persson | 1,994 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | A57 |
| Jul 2026 | Patrik Karlsson | 1,917 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | C50 |
| Jul 2026 | Mikael Helin | 1,891 | Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th ch-Arab League | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,264 |
| Schack-SM 2026 | Veteran-SM 50+ | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 5 | 3 | 2,447 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 2,199 |
| Hastings Challengers 9596 | 1996 | 4 | 2 | 2,213 |
| chT-SWE 1112 | 2012 | 3 | 0 | 1,678 |
| chT-SWE 1415 Elite | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,177 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,004 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's chess games?
46 games by Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali, from Apr 2003 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 Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali has played.
What does Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali play as White?
As White, Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali play as Black?
As Black, Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali's FIDE rating?
Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,081 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali played?
Our database contains 46 games by Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 15 draws, 21 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali?
46 games by Ghazi Al-Saadi Ali 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.