Prepare against Husain Ayyad
FM · Bahrain · World #17,550 classical · FIDE ID 11200243
When preparing against Husain Ayyad, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as Black, 6.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 260 games by Husain Ayyad, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Husain Ayyad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Husain Ayyad 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 | 2,080 | 2,243 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,272 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,087 | 2,223 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 260 | 106 | 36 | 118 | 40.8% |
| As White | 125 | 63 | 11 | 51 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 135 | 43 | 25 | 67 | 31.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Husain Ayyad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Husain Ayyad's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 123 | 98.4% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues Nf3 (76.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues d4 (38.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ayyad usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 60 | 90.9% | 38.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Husain Ayyad's chess games
All 260 games by Husain Ayyad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 106 wins, 36 draws, 118 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 32 | 19/1/12 | 59.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/2/13 | 51.6% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 15 | 1/5/9 | 6.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Gilberto Hernandez Guerrero | 2,506 | Olympiad-42 | A45 |
| Jul 2011 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,498 | Asia zt 3.1 | B53 |
| Sep 2018 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,422 | Olympiad-43 | C56 |
| Dec 2011 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,413 | Arab Games Rapid | B33 |
| Dec 2011 | Ali Hadi Hussein | 2,392 | Arab Games blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2013 | 18 | 7 | 2,162 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,267 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,195 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Kuwait Blitz Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Husain Ayyad's chess games?
260 games by Husain Ayyad, from Oct 2003 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 Husain Ayyad has played.
What does Husain Ayyad play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Husain Ayyad opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Husain Ayyad answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Husain Ayyad play as White?
As White, Husain Ayyad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Scotch Game (13 games, 76.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Husain Ayyad play as Black?
As Black, Husain Ayyad most often plays: Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Husain Ayyad's FIDE rating?
Husain Ayyad is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,087 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,243 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Husain Ayyad played?
Our database contains 260 games by Husain Ayyad, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 36 draws, 118 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Husain Ayyad?
260 games by Husain Ayyad 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.