Prepare against Mohammad Al Saleh
Syria · World #19,125 classical · FIDE ID 7600720
Our database contains 112 games by Mohammad Al Saleh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Al Saleh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Al Saleh 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 | 2,065 | 2,109 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,154 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 2,054 | Nov 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 31 | 23 | 58 | 27.7% |
| As White | 57 | 23 | 13 | 21 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 55 | 8 | 10 | 37 | 14.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Al Saleh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Al Saleh's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 100.0% | 51.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Saleh usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Saleh usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Saleh usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 100.0% | 26.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 94.4% | 14.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Mohammad Al Saleh's chess games
All 112 games by Mohammad Al Saleh in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 31 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Iulian Baltag | 2,418 | Izmir Arena IM2 | B90 |
| Aug 2018 | Oleg Boricsev | 2,325 | Lvov Cup IM | C62 |
| Oct 2023 | Ajay Mushini | 2,301 | Senta Fantastico IM 10 | B31 |
| Jan 2025 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,255 | Paracin Prestige Open | C11 |
| Apr 2018 | Athanasios Mitrandzas | 2,177 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM | 2001 | 12 | 4 | 1,942 |
| Senta Fantastico IM 10 | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,035 |
| Izmir Arena IM3 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,995 |
| Lvov Cup IM | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| Paracin Prestige Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,199 |
| Izmir Arena IM2 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,155 |
| 189th Novi Sad TS GM/IM Mix | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,186 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,929 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Al Saleh's chess games?
112 games by Mohammad Al Saleh, from Apr 2003 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 Mohammad Al Saleh has played.
What does Mohammad Al Saleh play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Mohammad Al Saleh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Al Saleh answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Al Saleh play as White?
As White, Mohammad Al Saleh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Al Saleh play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Al Saleh most often plays: Benoni Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Mohammad Al Saleh's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Al Saleh is currently rated 2,065 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,109 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Mohammad Al Saleh played?
Our database contains 112 games by Mohammad Al Saleh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Al Saleh?
112 games by Mohammad Al Saleh 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.