Prepare against Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi
CM · ARE · World #38,108 classical · FIDE ID 9314881
When preparing against Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 197 games by Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi 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 | 1,944 | 2,209 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,905 | 1,920 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,818 | 1,898 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 197 | 61 | 15 | 121 | 31.0% |
| As White | 89 | 32 | 6 | 51 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 108 | 29 | 9 | 70 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 83.1% | 39.2% |
| e4 | 14 | 15.7% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 39.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues c4 (33.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Al-Blooshi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 36.2% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 20 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 29.3% | 41.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 86.2% | 26.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.8% | 25.0% |
Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's chess games
All 197 games by Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - Jul 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: 61 wins, 15 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 0/0/7 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 0/0/11 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Tsvetan Stoyanov | 2,471 | Titled Tue Late | B40 |
| Oct 2024 | Karina Ambartsumova | 2,402 | Titled Tue Late | D86 |
| Oct 2024 | Roman Pyrih | 2,396 | Titled Tue Late | A00 |
| Jun 2024 | Dmitry Gurevich | 2,347 | Titled Tue Late | A57 |
| Oct 2024 | Oleksandr Yurovskykh | 2,328 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 153 | 56.5 | 2,087 |
| Abu Dhabi President Cup | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,962 |
| Dubai Police Open A | 2024 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,160 |
| 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | 2022 | 5 | 1 | 1,529 |
| 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,486 |
| UAE President Cup U14 | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,061 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,369 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's chess games?
197 games by Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi, from Dec 2015 to Jul 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 Essa Al-Blooshi has played.
What does Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi play as White?
As White, Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi play as Black?
As Black, Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi most often plays: Réti Opening (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi's FIDE rating?
Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,905 in rapid and 1,818 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (May 2024).
How many games has Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi played?
Our database contains 197 games by Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 15 draws, 121 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi?
197 games by Hamad Essa Al-Blooshi 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.