Prepare against Hamad Al-Kuwari

CM · Qatar · World #58,310 classical · FIDE ID 12102679

When preparing against Hamad Al-Kuwari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 75 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hamad Al-Kuwari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamad Al-Kuwari 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamad Al-Kuwari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamad Al-Kuwari's side.

First moves as White (39 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.6% score
  • …c5 (41% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues Nf3 (28.1% score)
  • …e5 (28% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
  • …e6 (13% of these games) — Al-Kuwari usually continues d4 (30.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Hamad Al-Kuwari's chess games

All 75 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Hamad Al-Kuwari's chess games?

75 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, from Aug 2023 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 Hamad Al-Kuwari has played.

What does Hamad Al-Kuwari play on the first move as White?

Across 39 games with White in our database, Hamad Al-Kuwari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamad Al-Kuwari answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).

What openings does Hamad Al-Kuwari play as White?

As White, Hamad Al-Kuwari's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Hamad Al-Kuwari play as Black?

As Black, Hamad Al-Kuwari most often plays: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.

What is Hamad Al-Kuwari's FIDE rating?

Hamad Al-Kuwari is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,598 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Hamad Al-Kuwari played?

Our database contains 75 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari, covering Aug 2023 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 49 losses (21.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Hamad Al-Kuwari?

75 games by Hamad Al-Kuwari 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.

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