Prepare against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali
IM · Iraq · World #12,500 classical · FIDE ID 4800192
When preparing against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 35.3% over 34 games.
Our database contains 353 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali 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 | 2,136 | 2,394 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,276 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,329 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 136 | 104 | 112 | 38.5% |
| As White | 180 | 74 | 51 | 55 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 173 | 62 | 53 | 57 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's side.
First moves as White (180 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 66.1% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 13.3% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 23 | 12.8% | 65.2% |
| c4 | 11 | 6.1% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 41.7% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 22 | 30.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 12 | 16.7% | 79.2% |
| d6 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 64.6% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 36.4% |
| d6 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 6.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's chess games
All 353 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 136 wins, 104 draws, 112 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 34 | 12/12/10 | 35.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 1/4/7 | 8.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/8/3 | 40.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Normunds Miezis | 2,552 | 1st WMSG Blitz Team | C01 |
| Jul 2003 | Vasily Yemelin | 2,550 | 5th chT-Arab Clubs | C65 |
| Nov 2008 | Pascal Charbonneau | 2,499 | Olympiad-38 | C10 |
| Oct 2020 | Jingyao Tin | 2,464 | Asia Nations online Cup | C47 |
| Oct 2010 | Ketevan Arakhamia-Grant | 2,451 | Olympiad-39 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2025 | 81 | 51 | 2,268 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 7 | 2,551 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,368 |
| Budapest FS05 IM | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,166 |
| Asia Nations online Cup | 2020 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,218 |
| 5th Poti Aleksandria Cup | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,348 |
| 23rd Olomouc Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,179 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's chess games?
353 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, from Apr 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 Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali has played.
What does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 180 games with White in our database, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali answers 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play as White?
As White, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 35.3% win rate); Réti Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (12 games, 8.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 180 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali play as Black?
As Black, Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali most often plays: Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 173 games.
What is Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali's FIDE rating?
Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,394 (May 2011).
How many games has Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali played?
Our database contains 353 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 136 wins, 104 draws, 112 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali?
353 games by Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali 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.