Prepare against Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali
ARE · World #33,615 classical · FIDE ID 9325930
When preparing against Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali 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 | 1,967 | 1,967 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,863 | 1,947 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,957 | 2,001 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 1 | 18 | 36.7% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 43.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2020-2026): 921 rated games against 624 different opponents, across 114 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 | 278 | 138 | 38 | 102 | 49.6% | 1,623 | 1,599 | 10 |
| Rapid | 235 | 132 | 21 | 82 | 56.2% | 1,582 | 1,631 | 14 |
| Blitz | 379 | 198 | 23 | 158 | 52.2% | 1,710 | 1,712 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 401 | 92 | 38 | 271 | 22.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 330 | 239 | 41 | 50 | 72.4% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 2 vs IM · 4 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 99 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 78 | 49 | 4 | 25 | 1,793 | 1,905 |
| 2025 | 284 | 141 | 34 | 109 | 1,816 | 1,837 |
| 2024 | 166 | 90 | 16 | 60 | 1,622 | 1,622 |
| 2023 | 168 | 77 | 18 | 73 | 1,549 | 1,515 |
| 2022 | 199 | 108 | 14 | 77 | 1,432 | 1,390 |
| 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1,262 | 1,319 |
| 2020 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,042 | 642 |
Where Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali has played
United Arab Emirates (98) · Spain (6) · Montenegro (5) · Oman (2) · Egypt (1) · Morocco (1) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 32.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Al-Ali usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's chess games
All 30 games by Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Nov 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: 11 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Semen Novozhilov | 2,358 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Tawfik ezzeddin Kweiri | 2,180 | Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U16 | A20 |
| Aug 2025 | Ubong S Archibong | 2,019 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | C50 |
| Aug 2025 | Anishka Vikram | 1,979 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D35 |
| Aug 2025 | Jaber Soud | 1,898 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 1,884 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| 62nd World Juniors | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,792 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,351 |
| Asian Nations Chess Cup 2026 | Men | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,101 |
| Sunway Sitges 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,585 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,580 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's chess games?
30 games by Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali, from Jan 2022 to Nov 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 Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali has played.
What does Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali play as White?
As White, Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess, 1,863 in rapid and 1,957 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,967 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali, covering Jan 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 1 draws, 18 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali?
30 games by Mohamed Yousuf Al-Ali 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.