Prepare against Majed Altell
PSE · World #20,089 classical · FIDE ID 11510579
When preparing against Majed Altell, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Majed Altell, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Majed Altell's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Majed Altell 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 | 2,057 | 2,057 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,942 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 31.7% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 245 rated games against 177 different opponents, across 31 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 | 101 | 58 | 21 | 22 | 57.4% | 1,879 | 1,984 | 16 |
| Rapid | 74 | 52 | 4 | 18 | 70.3% | 1,670 | 1,793 | 11 |
| Blitz | 57 | 37 | 1 | 19 | 64.9% | 1,740 | 1,858 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 67 | 26 | 17 | 24 | 38.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 99 | 68 | 7 | 24 | 68.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 26 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 25 | 17 | 2 | 6 | 1,889 | 2,045 |
| 2025 | 49 | 35 | 8 | 6 | 1,901 | 2,105 |
| 2024 | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 1,928 | 2,013 |
| 2023 | 19 | 14 | 0 | 5 | 1,647 | 1,819 |
| 2022 | 83 | 40 | 13 | 30 | 1,707 | 1,731 |
| 2021 | 37 | 27 | 1 | 9 | 1,773 | 1,890 |
| 2019 | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 1,617 | 1,446 |
Where Majed Altell has played
Palestinian Territories (22) · Iraq (2) · Oman (2) · Syria (2) · India (1) · Jordan (1) · Morocco (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Majed Altell's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Majed Altell's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Altell usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Majed Altell's chess games
All 41 games by Majed Altell in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Carlos Francisco Varela Velazquez | 2,323 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | E24 |
| Jan 2026 | Talab Rami | 2,173 | Arab Clubs | D35 |
| May 2026 | MAZHAMBE TADIWANASHE | 1,962 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | D35 |
| Sep 2026 | Justin James | 1,905 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B20 |
| May 2026 | Adam El kharraz | 1,903 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,113 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,682 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| Arab Clubs | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,094 |
| FIDE World University Team Championship 2026 KO Qualifer 1|KPI-Ukraine - Birzeit | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,808 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,494 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Majed Altell's chess games?
41 games by Majed Altell, from Feb 2019 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 Majed Altell has played.
What does Majed Altell play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Majed Altell opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Majed Altell answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Majed Altell play as White?
As White, Majed Altell's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Majed Altell play as Black?
As Black, Majed Altell most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Majed Altell's FIDE rating?
Majed Altell is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Majed Altell played?
Our database contains 41 games by Majed Altell, covering Feb 2019 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 20 losses (31.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Majed Altell?
41 games by Majed Altell 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.