Prepare against Qusay Al Hinai
Oman · World #75,660 classical · FIDE ID 22016244
When preparing against Qusay Al Hinai, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 34 games by Qusay Al Hinai, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Qusay Al Hinai's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Qusay Al Hinai 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 | 1,803 | 1,862 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,816 | 1,816 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 35.3% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Qusay Al Hinai's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Qusay Al Hinai's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Hinai usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hinai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Hinai usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Hinai usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
Qusay Al Hinai's chess games
All 34 games by Qusay Al Hinai in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Salim Al Amri Salim Mohammed | 1,975 | 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | B10 |
| Jan 2024 | Abdul Rahman Al Zadjali | 1,802 | 11th ch-OMA | D36 |
| Jul 2024 | Said Issa Shimas | 1,759 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Anat Al Aisaee | 1,709 | 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2024 | Mohammed Al Dhiyabi | 1,681 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,834 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,807 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,334 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,509 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,051 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,480 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,102 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Qusay Al Hinai's chess games?
34 games by Qusay Al Hinai, from Dec 2021 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 Qusay Al Hinai has played.
What does Qusay Al Hinai play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Qusay Al Hinai opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Qusay Al Hinai answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Qusay Al Hinai play as White?
As White, Qusay Al Hinai's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Qusay Al Hinai play as Black?
As Black, Qusay Al Hinai most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Qusay Al Hinai's FIDE rating?
Qusay Al Hinai is currently rated 1,803 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,816 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Qusay Al Hinai played?
Our database contains 34 games by Qusay Al Hinai, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Qusay Al Hinai?
34 games by Qusay Al Hinai 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.