Prepare against Meshal Alsaqer
KWT · World #59,932 classical · FIDE ID 10301771
When preparing against Meshal Alsaqer, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Meshal Alsaqer, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Meshal Alsaqer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meshal Alsaqer 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 | 1,856 | 1,856 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,906 | 1,938 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,825 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 58 | 23 | 63 | 40.3% |
| As White | 77 | 27 | 14 | 36 | 35.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 31 | 9 | 27 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meshal Alsaqer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meshal Alsaqer's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 75 | 98.7% | 44.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Alsaqer usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Alsaqer usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Alsaqer usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Alsaqer usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 67.6% | 44.0% |
| c6 | 11 | 29.7% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Meshal Alsaqer's chess games
All 144 games by Meshal Alsaqer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 58 wins, 23 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Lovro Cupic | 2,256 | 6th Solta Open | D36 |
| Sep 2024 | Mehdi Pierre Ouakhir | 2,191 | Olympiad-45 | A03 |
| Dec 2025 | Omer Salah Fates | 2,079 | World Blitz 2025 | D11 |
| Dec 2023 | Dhahir Habeeb Moazaz | 2,036 | Kuwait Blitz Open | E09 |
| Dec 2023 | Maher Ayyad | 2,004 | Kuwait Blitz Open | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 22 | 14 | 1,648 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,960 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,947 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,915 |
| ch-KUW First Stage | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,458 |
| ch-KUW sf | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,845 |
| Kuwait City Wafra Gulf Open 3rd | 2024 | 7 | 6 | 1,939 |
| Budapest Spring Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meshal Alsaqer's chess games?
144 games by Meshal Alsaqer, from Jan 2016 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 Meshal Alsaqer has played.
What does Meshal Alsaqer play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Meshal Alsaqer opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meshal Alsaqer answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Meshal Alsaqer play as White?
As White, Meshal Alsaqer's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (13 games, 46.2% win rate); London System (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meshal Alsaqer play as Black?
As Black, Meshal Alsaqer most often plays: French Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Meshal Alsaqer's FIDE rating?
Meshal Alsaqer is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,906 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Meshal Alsaqer played?
Our database contains 144 games by Meshal Alsaqer, covering Jan 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 23 draws, 63 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meshal Alsaqer?
144 games by Meshal Alsaqer 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.