Prepare against Khalfan Al Hosni
Oman · World #68,824 classical · FIDE ID 22012958
When preparing against Khalfan Al Hosni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 71 games by Khalfan Al Hosni, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khalfan Al Hosni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalfan Al Hosni 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 | 1,825 | 1,825 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,767 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,833 | 1,833 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 37 | 6 | 28 | 52.1% |
| As White | 43 | 24 | 4 | 15 | 55.8% |
| As Black | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalfan Al Hosni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalfan Al Hosni's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 100.0% | 60.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Hosni usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hosni usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Hosni usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 88.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Khalfan Al Hosni's chess games
All 71 games by Khalfan Al Hosni in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 37 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Salim Al Amri Salim Mohammed | 1,927 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | B22 |
| Dec 2024 | Jaza Bakir Dyar | 1,883 | Muscat International | A56 |
| Dec 2024 | Khaled AlJamaat | 1,824 | Muscat International | C46 |
| Aug 2023 | Mohammed Ahmed Al Amri | 1,753 | chT-OMA 6th | C02 |
| Sep 2021 | Ahmed Al Mamari | 1,718 | ch-OMA | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,713 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,797 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,958 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 1,657 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,773 |
| ch-OMA 10th | 2023 | 5 | 4 | 1,726 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 4 | 2 | 1,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalfan Al Hosni's chess games?
71 games by Khalfan Al Hosni, from Nov 2021 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 Khalfan Al Hosni has played.
What does Khalfan Al Hosni play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Khalfan Al Hosni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalfan Al Hosni answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Khalfan Al Hosni play as White?
As White, Khalfan Al Hosni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalfan Al Hosni play as Black?
As Black, Khalfan Al Hosni most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Khalfan Al Hosni's FIDE rating?
Khalfan Al Hosni is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,833 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Khalfan Al Hosni played?
Our database contains 71 games by Khalfan Al Hosni, covering Nov 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 6 draws, 28 losses (52.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalfan Al Hosni?
71 games by Khalfan Al Hosni 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.