Prepare against Hamood Al Busaidi
CM · Oman · World #36,565 classical · FIDE ID 22006230
When preparing against Hamood Al Busaidi, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Hamood Al Busaidi, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hamood Al Busaidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamood Al Busaidi 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 | 1,952 | 2,028 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,001 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 125 | 25 | 136 | 43.7% |
| As White | 145 | 69 | 11 | 65 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 141 | 56 | 14 | 71 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamood Al Busaidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamood Al Busaidi's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 74.3% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 16.0% | 63.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 4.2% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 49.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Busaidi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 60 | 82.2% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 11.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 67.5% | 31.5% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.5% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Hamood Al Busaidi's chess games
All 286 games by Hamood Al Busaidi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 125 wins, 25 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 6/2/16 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 13 | 2/2/9 | 15.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Husain Aziz | 2,315 | Zonal 3.1 | C79 |
| Jul 2025 | Vince Gergo Turcsanyi | 2,312 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| May 2025 | Anastasios Tsiolakidis | 2,298 | Titled Tue Late | B13 |
| Aug 2022 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,289 | Olympiad-44 | B37 |
| Jan 2025 | Thet Naung | 2,267 | Titled Tue Early | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 65 | 19.5 | 2,041 |
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 17 | 13 | 1,754 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,825 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,912 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,851 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,994 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,703 |
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1,888 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamood Al Busaidi's chess games?
286 games by Hamood Al Busaidi, from Jul 2017 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 Hamood Al Busaidi has played.
What does Hamood Al Busaidi play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Hamood Al Busaidi opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamood Al Busaidi answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hamood Al Busaidi play as White?
As White, Hamood Al Busaidi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamood Al Busaidi play as Black?
As Black, Hamood Al Busaidi most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 141 games.
What is Hamood Al Busaidi's FIDE rating?
Hamood Al Busaidi is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,028 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Hamood Al Busaidi played?
Our database contains 286 games by Hamood Al Busaidi, covering Jul 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 25 draws, 136 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamood Al Busaidi?
286 games by Hamood Al Busaidi 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.