Prepare against Mana Al Kathiri
CM · Oman · World #51,838 classical · FIDE ID 22006648
When preparing against Mana Al Kathiri, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 52.4% over 21 games.
Our database contains 129 games by Mana Al Kathiri, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mana Al Kathiri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mana Al Kathiri 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 | 1,886 | 1,896 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,917 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,820 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 68 | 14 | 47 | 52.7% |
| As White | 68 | 37 | 8 | 23 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 61 | 31 | 6 | 24 | 50.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mana Al Kathiri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mana Al Kathiri's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 60 | 88.2% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues Nf3 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kathiri usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 28 | 68.3% | 60.7% |
| d6 | 8 | 19.5% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 64.3% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Mana Al Kathiri's chess games
All 129 games by Mana Al Kathiri in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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: 68 wins, 14 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 21 | 11/6/4 | 52.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Sedrani Ammar | 2,215 | Asian Individual Blitz | C02 |
| Jan 2026 | Ali Ehsan Aryan | 2,145 | Arab Clubs | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Nilson Cardenas Carbajal | 2,037 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A46 |
| Aug 2022 | Allan Munro | 2,008 | Olympiad-44 | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Hamood Al Busaidi | 1,954 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 23 | 15.5 | 1,721 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,966 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,924 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,586 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,752 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,794 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mana Al Kathiri's chess games?
129 games by Mana Al Kathiri, from Sep 2018 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 Mana Al Kathiri has played.
What does Mana Al Kathiri play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Mana Al Kathiri opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mana Al Kathiri answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mana Al Kathiri play as White?
As White, Mana Al Kathiri's most-played openings in our database are: London System (21 games, 52.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mana Al Kathiri play as Black?
As Black, Mana Al Kathiri most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Mana Al Kathiri's FIDE rating?
Mana Al Kathiri is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mana Al Kathiri played?
Our database contains 129 games by Mana Al Kathiri, covering Sep 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 14 draws, 47 losses (52.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mana Al Kathiri?
129 games by Mana Al Kathiri 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.