Prepare against Meshal Alhejab
CM · KWT · World #91,316 classical · FIDE ID 10302603
When preparing against Meshal Alhejab, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 190 games by Meshal Alhejab, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meshal Alhejab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meshal Alhejab 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 | 1,755 | 2,066 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,852 | 1,954 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,815 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 75 | 22 | 93 | 39.5% |
| As White | 94 | 41 | 14 | 39 | 43.6% |
| As Black | 96 | 34 | 8 | 54 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meshal Alhejab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meshal Alhejab's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 98.9% | 51.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alhejab usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Alhejab usually continues Nf3 (63.8% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Alhejab usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alhejab usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 61.7% | 34.5% |
| d6 | 18 | 38.3% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 31 | 96.9% | 37.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Meshal Alhejab's chess games
All 190 games by Meshal Alhejab in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2016 - Jul 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: 75 wins, 22 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Malek Koniahli | 2,238 | Olympiad-44 | B31 |
| Oct 2020 | Ayman Al-Halila | 2,138 | Asia Nations online Cup | D93 |
| Mar 2025 | Dimitrije Vujovic | 2,047 | 62nd World Juniors | B43 |
| Nov 2023 | Yuri Matos Florencio da Silva | 2,030 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | B15 |
| Jan 2025 | Sharvaanica A S | 2,030 | 1st Kuwait Int Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 41 | 28 | 1,766 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,618 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,917 |
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,690 |
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,764 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,716 |
| 29th Krakow Open B | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meshal Alhejab's chess games?
190 games by Meshal Alhejab, from Jul 2016 to Jul 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 Meshal Alhejab has played.
What does Meshal Alhejab play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Meshal Alhejab opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meshal Alhejab answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...d6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Meshal Alhejab play as White?
As White, Meshal Alhejab's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meshal Alhejab play as Black?
As Black, Meshal Alhejab most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Meshal Alhejab's FIDE rating?
Meshal Alhejab is currently rated 1,755 in classical chess, 1,852 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,066 (May 2025).
How many games has Meshal Alhejab played?
Our database contains 190 games by Meshal Alhejab, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 22 draws, 93 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meshal Alhejab?
190 games by Meshal Alhejab 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.