Prepare against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani
CM · Iraq · World #23,730 classical · FIDE ID 4801792
When preparing against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani 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 | 2,028 | 2,252 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,990 | 2,124 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,939 | 2,183 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 16 | 3 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's chess games
All 32 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Sameer Mansour | 2,171 | Zonal 3.1 | B35 |
| Apr 2025 | Attallah Tamra | 1,953 | Zonal 3.1 | A49 |
| Jan 2026 | Mahmoud J Radwan | 1,913 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | B45 |
| Apr 2025 | Mohammed Taher Lawin | 1,852 | Zonal 3.1 | B14 |
| Apr 2025 | Ali Farhad Ali | 1,827 | Zonal 3.1 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| 1st Kuwait Int Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,693 |
| 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,736 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's chess games?
32 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Ali MahdiAl-Kinani has played.
What does Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani play as White?
As White, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani is currently rated 2,028 in classical chess, 1,990 in rapid and 1,939 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani played?
Our database contains 32 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani?
32 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani 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.