Prepare against Mohammad Mosallam
ARE · World #74,808 classical · FIDE ID 9308709
When preparing against Mohammad Mosallam, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Mohammad Mosallam, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Mosallam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Mosallam 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 | 1,806 | 1,820 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,743 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,673 | 1,756 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 36.4% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 3 | 14 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Mosallam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Mosallam's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 40.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.4% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Mosallam usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Mosallam usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mosallam usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mohammad Mosallam's chess games
All 44 games by Mohammad Mosallam in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Hassan Jouni | 1,856 | Sharjah Open Rapid | B25 |
| Sep 2016 | Talal Al Zaabi | 1,540 | ch-UAE | C34 |
| Apr 2015 | Al Shamari Ghanem | 1,309 | ch-UAE U15 int | B20 |
| Apr 2015 | Fadel Saeed M Alsha Sultan | 1,293 | ch-UAE U15 int | C26 |
| Sep 2016 | Alsuwadi Sultan Ali | 1,187 | ch-UAE | C30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Al Ain Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,726 |
| ch-UAE U15 int | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,535 |
| ch-UAE | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,752 |
| Wch U10 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,723 |
| Sharjah Open Blitz | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,901 |
| 1st Al Ain U20 Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,511 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Mosallam's chess games?
44 games by Mohammad Mosallam, from May 2012 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 Mohammad Mosallam has played.
What does Mohammad Mosallam play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mohammad Mosallam opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Mosallam answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Mosallam play as White?
As White, Mohammad Mosallam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Vienna Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Mosallam play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Mosallam most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mohammad Mosallam's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Mosallam is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,673 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,820 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Mohammad Mosallam played?
Our database contains 44 games by Mohammad Mosallam, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 22 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Mosallam?
44 games by Mohammad Mosallam 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.