Prepare against Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi
Oman · World #40,390 classical · FIDE ID 22001271
When preparing against Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 126 games by Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi 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 | 1,934 | 1,943 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,830 | 1,830 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,803 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 53 | 19 | 54 | 42.1% |
| As White | 58 | 25 | 11 | 22 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 28 | 8 | 32 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's side.
First moves as White (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 96.6% | 53.6% |
| d3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 53.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Saidi usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Saidi usually continues c4 (57.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Saidi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Saidi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 63.2% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 23.7% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 23.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's chess games
All 126 games by Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 53 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Noaman Omar | 2,364 | Wch Rapid | E32 |
| Sep 2026 | Marcos Ortiz | 2,226 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | E61 |
| Dec 2017 | Mohammed Ali Al Jabri | 2,154 | Wch Blitz | C50 |
| Sep 2026 | Sai Han Thiha | 2,099 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D11 |
| Sep 2026 | Yoboue Hermann Manan | 2,061 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 2.5 | 1,773 |
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 20 | 13.5 | 1,769 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,148 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,751 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 1,914 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,048 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's chess games?
126 games by Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi, from Apr 2017 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 Khalfan Al Saidi has played.
What does Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi play on the first move as White?
Across 58 games with White in our database, Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.d3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi answers 1...c6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi play as White?
As White, Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 58 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi most often plays: Caro-Kann (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi is currently rated 1,934 in classical chess, 1,830 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi played?
Our database contains 126 games by Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi?
126 games by Mohammed Khalfan Al Saidi 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.