Prepare against Hussein Ali Mohamud
Somalia · World #66,401 classical · FIDE ID 16100352
When preparing against Hussein Ali Mohamud, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 35 games by Hussein Ali Mohamud, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hussein Ali Mohamud's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hussein Ali Mohamud 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 | 1,834 | 1,846 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,810 | 1,810 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,786 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 10 | 2 | 23 | 28.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 26.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 110 rated games against 78 different opponents, across 13 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 54 | 23 | 7 | 24 | 42.6% | 1,950 | 1,810 | 4 |
| Rapid | 22 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 40.9% | 1,944 | 1,860 | 5 |
| Blitz | 8 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.0% | 2,041 | 1,698 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 13 | 8 | 49 | 18.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 64.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 4 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,839 | 1,884 |
| 2025 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 1,860 | 1,816 |
| 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,878 | 1,798 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2,099 | 1,699 |
| 2018 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 2,016 | 1,892 |
| 2016 | 40 | 10 | 4 | 26 | 2,091 | 1,862 |
| 2015 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1,974 | 1,574 |
Where Hussein Ali Mohamud has played
Somalia (5) · Uganda (3) · Algeria (1) · Azerbaijan (1) · Djibouti (1) · Georgia (1) · Seychelles (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hussein Ali Mohamud's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hussein Ali Mohamud's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 35.0% | 21.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mohamud usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Hussein Ali Mohamud's chess games
All 35 games by Hussein Ali Mohamud in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - Oct 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: 10 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Peter Mafnas | 2,095 | Olympiad-42 | B17 |
| Jul 2016 | Francis Eric Anquandah | 2,019 | ch-Africa | B01 |
| Oct 2018 | Baba Moulaye Abdalla Maiga | 1,978 | Olympiad-43 | C50 |
| Sep 2016 | Quintin Seijp V.d | 1,924 | Olympiad-42 | C54 |
| Aug 2021 | Abdul Wahab Al Othman | 1,923 | Online Olym Div4 B | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,009 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,902 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,886 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,517 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,745 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hussein Ali Mohamud's chess games?
35 games by Hussein Ali Mohamud, from Feb 2016 to Oct 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 Mohamud has played.
What does Hussein Ali Mohamud play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hussein Ali Mohamud opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hussein Ali Mohamud answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Hussein Ali Mohamud play as White?
As White, Hussein Ali Mohamud's most-played openings in our database are: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hussein Ali Mohamud play as Black?
As Black, Hussein Ali Mohamud most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Hussein Ali Mohamud's FIDE rating?
Hussein Ali Mohamud is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,810 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (May 2024).
How many games has Hussein Ali Mohamud played?
Our database contains 35 games by Hussein Ali Mohamud, covering Feb 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 2 draws, 23 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hussein Ali Mohamud?
35 games by Hussein Ali Mohamud 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.