Prepare against Majed Altell
PSE · World #21,628 classical · FIDE ID 11510579
When preparing against Majed Altell, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Majed Altell, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,044 | 2,046 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,933 | 1,933 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 1,942 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 32.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 30.0% |
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 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 94.1% | 40.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 40.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Altell usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% 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 37 games by Majed Altell in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2019 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Catalan | 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 | Rami,Talab | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,783 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,682 |
| Arab Clubs | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,094 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,234 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,494 |
| FIDE World University Team Championship 2026 KO Qualifer 1|KPI-Ukraine - Birzeit | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,808 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Majed Altell's chess games?
37 games by Majed Altell, from Feb 2019 to Sep 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 17 games with White in our database, Majed Altell opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% 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: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 2,044 in classical chess, 1,933 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,046 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Majed Altell played?
Our database contains 37 games by Majed Altell, covering Feb 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Majed Altell?
37 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.