Prepare against Hatim Al-Hadarani
FM · Yemen · World #4,259 classical · FIDE ID 9400273
When preparing against Hatim Al-Hadarani, expect 1.d4 in 32% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 416 games by Hatim Al-Hadarani, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hatim Al-Hadarani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hatim Al-Hadarani 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 | 2,296 | 2,334 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,248 | 2,291 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,212 | 2,268 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 188 | 52 | 176 | 45.2% |
| As White | 206 | 99 | 28 | 79 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 210 | 89 | 24 | 97 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hatim Al-Hadarani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hatim Al-Hadarani's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 66 | 32.0% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 25.7% | 44.3% |
| e4 | 47 | 22.8% | 56.4% |
| c4 | 20 | 9.7% | 72.5% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 4.9% | 65.0% |
| d3 | 4 | 1.9% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 53.0% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues Bg5 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues Bg5 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 44.3% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Al-Hadarani usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 35 | 35.0% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 33 | 33.0% | 47.0% |
| e6 | 17 | 17.0% | 35.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 57.5% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 9 | 12.3% | 77.8% |
| c6 | 6 | 8.2% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 6 | 8.2% | 41.7% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 5.5% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
Hatim Al-Hadarani's chess games
All 416 games by Hatim Al-Hadarani in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 188 wins, 52 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 21 | 14/2/5 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/1/10 | 8.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 31 | 16/5/10 | 51.6% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 15/2/6 | 65.2% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/0/12 | 36.8% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Rinat Jumabayev | 2,580 | 16th Dubai Open | A46 |
| Aug 2014 | Kjetil A. Lie | 2,528 | Olympiad-41 | B07 |
| Oct 1998 | Nikola Mitkov | 2,515 | Olympiad-33 | C45 |
| Oct 2016 | Allan Stig Rasmussen | 2,513 | chT-SWE 1617 | A70 |
| Apr 2014 | Goran Dizdar | 2,513 | 16th Dubai Open | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2008 | 28 | 11 | 2,222 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,359 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 4 | 2,260 |
| Tehran zt 3.1 | 1997 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,331 |
| 03rd WchT U26 | 1981 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,464 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,399 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
| Madras zt | 1995 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hatim Al-Hadarani's chess games?
416 games by Hatim Al-Hadarani, from Jul 2012 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 Hatim Al-Hadarani has played.
What does Hatim Al-Hadarani play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Hatim Al-Hadarani opens with 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hatim Al-Hadarani answers 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Hatim Al-Hadarani play as White?
As White, Hatim Al-Hadarani's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hatim Al-Hadarani play as Black?
As Black, Hatim Al-Hadarani most often plays: Caro-Kann (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 65.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Hatim Al-Hadarani's FIDE rating?
Hatim Al-Hadarani is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess, 2,248 in rapid and 2,212 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Hatim Al-Hadarani played?
Our database contains 416 games by Hatim Al-Hadarani, covering Jul 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 188 wins, 52 draws, 176 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hatim Al-Hadarani?
416 games by Hatim Al-Hadarani 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.