Prepare against Karim Ali
Norway · World #73,901 classical · FIDE ID 1509047
When preparing against Karim Ali, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (50%).
Our database contains 116 games by Karim Ali, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Karim Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karim 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 | 1,808 | 1,892 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,852 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,856 | 1,892 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 44 | 12 | 60 | 37.9% |
| As White | 63 | 31 | 7 | 25 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 53 | 13 | 5 | 35 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karim Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karim Ali's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 52.4% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 31.7% | 52.5% |
| b3 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Ali usually continues exd5 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Ali usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 55.2% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| a5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 50.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Karim Ali's chess games
All 116 games by Karim Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | A.S.M. Saiful Islam | 2,082 | 41st chB-BAN | C14 |
| Sep 2016 | Tor Gulbrandsen | 2,075 | Oslo Open | D05 |
| Oct 2011 | Erlend Mikalsen | 2,053 | Oslo Open ELO | C55 |
| Oct 2017 | Francisco Silva Gonzalez | 2,046 | Oslo Open | E33 |
| Apr 2017 | Afras Mansoor | 2,037 | Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oslo Open | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,891 |
| Fagernes Norsk Open B | 2015 | 13 | 5 | 1,543 |
| 18th ch-EU Seniors 50 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,045 |
| Fagernes TV2 Elo Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,788 |
| ch-NOR Class1 | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,734 |
| Fagernes Open B | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,690 |
| Landsturneringen 2026 | Senior 50 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,743 |
| Oslo Vederhus Memorial Open B | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,348 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karim Ali's chess games?
116 games by Karim Ali, from Sep 2009 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 Karim Ali has played.
What does Karim Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Karim Ali opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karim Ali answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games), 1...a6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Karim Ali play as White?
As White, Karim Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karim Ali play as Black?
As Black, Karim Ali most often plays: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Karim Ali's FIDE rating?
Karim Ali is currently rated 1,808 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,856 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,892 (May 2025).
How many games has Karim Ali played?
Our database contains 116 games by Karim Ali, covering Sep 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karim Ali?
116 games by Karim 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.