Prepare against Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi
ARE · World #125,853 classical · FIDE ID 9317392
When preparing against Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi 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 | 1,661 | 1,673 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,618 | 1,618 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,738 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 10 | 3 | 21 | 29.4% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 23.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 329 rated games against 250 different opponents, across 43 events in 4 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 | 94 | 33 | 12 | 49 | 35.1% | 1,553 | 1,414 | 7 |
| Rapid | 74 | 33 | 4 | 37 | 44.6% | 1,620 | 1,473 | 3 |
| Blitz | 137 | 66 | 2 | 69 | 48.2% | 1,709 | 1,650 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 181 | 48 | 13 | 120 | 26.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 46 | 33 | 3 | 10 | 71.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 6 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 41 | 19 | 1 | 21 | 1,769 | 1,704 |
| 2025 | 102 | 51 | 4 | 47 | 1,785 | 1,738 |
| 2024 | 90 | 38 | 11 | 41 | 1,674 | 1,582 |
| 2023 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 1,681 | 1,434 |
| 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,104 | 1,104 |
| 2016 | 42 | 17 | 1 | 24 | 1,141 | 915 |
| 2015 | 25 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 1,217 | 817 |
Where Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi has played
United Arab Emirates (40) · Egypt (1) · Greece (1) · India (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Alshamsi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Alshamsi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Alshamsi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alshamsi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 70.0% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 3 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's chess games
All 34 games by Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2016 - Nov 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B58 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E36 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | Al-qudaimi abdullah | 1,984 | FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | B45 |
| Nov 2026 | Anay Agarwal | 1,881 | FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | Open | B90 |
| Aug 2026 | Sai Prabhakaran R | 1,752 | Asian Juniors 2026 | B36 |
| Nov 2026 | Essa Yousuf Bukhashem | 1,565 | FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | C54 |
| Nov 2026 | Ahyan Haseeb | 1,553 | FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | Open | B58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Blitz | Open | 2026 | 13 | 6 | 1,767 |
| FIDE World Junior Rapid & Blitz Championships 2026 | Rapid | Open | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| Asian Juniors 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 1 | 1,581 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 3 | 0 | 1,762 |
| ch-Asia U18 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's chess games?
34 games by Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi, from Aug 2016 to Nov 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 Saeed Alshamsi has played.
What does Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi answers 1...e5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi play as White?
As White, Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi's FIDE rating?
Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi is currently rated 1,661 in classical chess, 1,618 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi played?
Our database contains 34 games by Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi, covering Aug 2016 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 21 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi?
34 games by Mohammed Saeed Alshamsi 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.