Prepare against Mohammed Al Kharusi
Oman · World #106,027 classical · FIDE ID 22003509
When preparing against Mohammed Al Kharusi, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 46 games by Mohammed Al Kharusi, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Al Kharusi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Al Kharusi 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 | 1,712 | 1,748 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,657 | 1,668 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,675 | 1,675 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 14 | 1 | 31 | 30.4% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 25 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 24.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Al Kharusi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Al Kharusi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 76.2% | 46.9% |
| c4 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kharusi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 11.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Mohammed Al Kharusi's chess games
All 46 games by Mohammed Al Kharusi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 1 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Mohammed Al Ryami | 1,835 | 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | A36 |
| Jan 2024 | Ali Shamas Salim Issa | 1,754 | 11th ch-OMA | D51 |
| Jan 2024 | Rashid Al Jabri | 1,740 | 11th ch-OMA | C78 |
| Jul 2024 | Ahmed Mohammed Al Balushi | 1,704 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | D06 |
| Jul 2024 | Said Ahmed Al Mamari | 1,699 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World School U17 | 2019 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,499 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 8 | 7 | 1,962 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,631 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,576 |
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 1,368 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 5 | 1 | 1,397 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 1,348 |
| ch-OMA 10th | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Al Kharusi's chess games?
46 games by Mohammed Al Kharusi, from Feb 2017 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 Mohammed Al Kharusi has played.
What does Mohammed Al Kharusi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mohammed Al Kharusi opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Al Kharusi answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Al Kharusi play as White?
As White, Mohammed Al Kharusi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Al Kharusi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Al Kharusi most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Mohammed Al Kharusi's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Al Kharusi is currently rated 1,712 in classical chess, 1,657 in rapid and 1,675 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Mohammed Al Kharusi played?
Our database contains 46 games by Mohammed Al Kharusi, covering Feb 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 1 draws, 31 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Al Kharusi?
46 games by Mohammed Al Kharusi 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.