Prepare against Hashem Hussain
KWT · World #77,992 classical · FIDE ID 10300716
When preparing against Hashem Hussain, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon as Black, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 215 games by Hashem Hussain, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hashem Hussain's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hashem Hussain 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 | 1,796 | 1,858 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,714 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,758 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 72 | 39 | 104 | 33.5% |
| As White | 102 | 40 | 18 | 44 | 39.2% |
| As Black | 113 | 32 | 21 | 60 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hashem Hussain's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hashem Hussain's side.
First moves as White (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 86.3% | 47.7% |
| b3 | 8 | 7.8% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.9% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Hussain usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hussain usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hussain usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hussain usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hussain usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Hussain usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 89.4% | 40.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 79.1% | 48.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 16.3% | 42.9% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Hashem Hussain's chess games
All 215 games by Hashem Hussain in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2013 - 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: 72 wins, 39 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/3/11 | 41.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Vincent Zaulda | 2,084 | 1st Kuwait IEFS Open | B15 |
| Sep 2024 | Krzysztof Belzo | 2,076 | Olympiad-45 | B34 |
| Jul 2015 | Azahari Md Aliuddin Hj | 2,065 | 19th ch-Asia Cities | B38 |
| May 2023 | Fareed Ahmed | 2,044 | 23rd Dubai Open B | C78 |
| Nov 2013 | Faisal Al-Hamlan | 1,976 | ch-KUW | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 79 | 35 | 1,724 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 15 | 3 | 1,751 |
| ch-KUW sf | 2018 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,646 |
| Budapest FS11 Nadassy | 2019 | 10 | 4 | 1,928 |
| 23rd Voronezh Open B | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,523 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,477 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,710 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hashem Hussain's chess games?
215 games by Hashem Hussain, from Dec 2013 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 Hashem Hussain has played.
What does Hashem Hussain play on the first move as White?
Across 102 games with White in our database, Hashem Hussain opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hashem Hussain answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Hashem Hussain play as White?
As White, Hashem Hussain's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 102 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hashem Hussain play as Black?
As Black, Hashem Hussain most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 113 games.
What is Hashem Hussain's FIDE rating?
Hashem Hussain is currently rated 1,796 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Hashem Hussain played?
Our database contains 215 games by Hashem Hussain, covering Dec 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 39 draws, 104 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hashem Hussain?
215 games by Hashem Hussain 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.