Prepare against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani
CM · Iraq · World #23,236 classical · FIDE ID 4801792
When preparing against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 167 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 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 | 2,032 | 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 | 167 | 68 | 24 | 76 | 40.7% |
| As White | 85 | 36 | 11 | 38 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 83 | 32 | 13 | 38 | 38.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 878 rated games against 462 different opponents, across 99 events in 6 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 | 474 | 248 | 49 | 177 | 52.3% | 1,941 | 1,997 | 9 |
| Rapid | 143 | 93 | 8 | 42 | 65.0% | 1,792 | 1,902 | 15 |
| Blitz | 203 | 129 | 4 | 70 | 63.5% | 1,827 | 1,910 | 9 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 211 | 43 | 13 | 155 | 20.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 579 | 391 | 46 | 142 | 67.5% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs IM · 24 vs FM · 29 vs CM · 3 vs WIM · 6 vs WFM · 11 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
6 tournament wins from 87 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 60 | 42 | 5 | 13 | 1,849 | 2,019 |
| 2025 | 136 | 74 | 14 | 48 | 1,883 | 1,939 |
| 2024 | 68 | 40 | 1 | 27 | 1,809 | 1,900 |
| 2023 | 90 | 57 | 3 | 30 | 1,741 | 1,826 |
| 2022 | 81 | 54 | 6 | 21 | 1,780 | 1,916 |
| 2021 | 39 | 22 | 4 | 13 | 1,823 | 1,907 |
| 2020 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1,743 | 1,943 |
| 2019 | 39 | 21 | 1 | 17 | 1,912 | 1,934 |
| 2018 | 38 | 19 | 2 | 17 | 1,987 | 2,008 |
| 2017 | 85 | 43 | 10 | 32 | 1,913 | 1,966 |
| 2016 | 31 | 18 | 0 | 13 | 2,015 | 2,080 |
| 2015 | 44 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 2,008 | 2,038 |
| 2014 | 33 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 2,009 | 2,094 |
| 2013 | 61 | 30 | 7 | 24 | 2,058 | 2,066 |
| 2012 | 47 | 24 | 2 | 21 | 1,948 | 1,975 |
| 2010 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2,253 | 2,253 |
| 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2,060 | 1,660 |
Where Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani has played
Iraq (84) · Iran (4) · Türkiye (4) · Kuwait (3) · Oman (2) · Yemen (2)
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 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 81 | 95.3% | 49.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 49.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues Nf3 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — MahdiAl-Kinani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 58.5% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 14.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 9.8% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 7.3% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 3 | 7.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's chess games
All 167 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 68 wins, 24 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2020 | Saidali Iuldachev | 2,514 | ch-Asian Seniors 50 | D94 |
| Jan 1992 | Imre Fancsy | 2,335 | Wch U18 | B20 |
| Nov 1986 | Kok Siong Teo | 2,320 | Olympiad-27 | C19 |
| Feb 1999 | Gyorgy Jamrich | 2,294 | Budapest FS02 IM | C96 |
| Mar 2018 | Salah Mohammed Zozik | 2,252 | 6th Baghdad Open | D81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRQ | 2022 | 26 | 16 | 2,054 |
| Budapest FS02 IM | 1999 | 13 | 5 | 2,206 |
| Wch U20 | 1987 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,321 |
| Wch U18 | 1992 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,168 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 10 | 5 | 2,300 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,010 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 50 | 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's chess games?
167 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 85 games with White in our database, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games), 1...d5 (13% 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 (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 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: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani is currently rated 2,032 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 167 games by Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 24 draws, 76 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Ali MahdiAl-Kinani?
167 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.