Prepare against Kanan Al Namas
Jordan · World #71,327 classical · FIDE ID 8100098
When preparing against Kanan Al Namas, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 38 games by Kanan Al Namas, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kanan Al Namas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kanan Al Namas 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 | 1,817 | 1,849 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,811 | 1,812 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 14 | 4 | 20 | 36.8% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kanan Al Namas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kanan Al Namas's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Namas usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Namas usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Namas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Namas usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Namas usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 38.9% |
| c6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
Kanan Al Namas's chess games
All 38 games by Kanan Al Namas in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | John Bennett | 2,000 | 23rd Dubai Open B | D13 |
| May 2023 | Shakhnoza Sabirova | 1,962 | 23rd Dubai Open B | D02 |
| May 2023 | Ahmed Saif | 1,870 | 23rd Dubai Open B | B90 |
| May 2023 | Al Aamri Musallam Salim | 1,743 | 23rd Dubai Open B | B15 |
| Apr 2022 | Mohammad Ali Hassan Rayan | 1,497 | 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,011 |
| 27th Sharjah Blitz Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,768 |
| Sharjah Ramadan Open rapid | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,489 |
| 27th Sharjah Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,866 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,053 |
| Dubai HOC Blitz Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,882 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,486 |
| Sharjah Rapid | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,184 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kanan Al Namas's chess games?
38 games by Kanan Al Namas, from Jul 2016 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 Kanan Al Namas has played.
What does Kanan Al Namas play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kanan Al Namas opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kanan Al Namas answers 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Kanan Al Namas play as White?
As White, Kanan Al Namas's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kanan Al Namas play as Black?
As Black, Kanan Al Namas most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Kanan Al Namas's FIDE rating?
Kanan Al Namas is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,811 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Kanan Al Namas played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kanan Al Namas, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kanan Al Namas?
38 games by Kanan Al Namas 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.