Prepare against Rashid Ali Al Balushi
Oman · World #142,248 classical · FIDE ID 22000984
Our database contains 33 games by Rashid Ali Al Balushi, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rashid Ali Al Balushi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rashid Ali Al Balushi 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 | 1,614 | 1,666 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,816 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,621 | 1,646 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 10 | 3 | 20 | 30.3% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
Rashid Ali Al Balushi's chess games
All 33 games by Rashid Ali Al Balushi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Rafael Sharon | 2,213 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | A15 |
| Apr 2026 | Amer Al Maashani | 1,994 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | A10 |
| Mar 2026 | Said Ahmed Ali Jidal Fadhil | 1,823 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2024 | Abdislam Al Masheki | 1,812 | Salalah Dhofar Open | B22 |
| Jan 2026 | Ali Alqallaf | 1,435 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kuwait Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,463 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,724 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,559 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 4 | 0 | 1,342 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,981 |
| Salalah Dhofar Open | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,812 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 914 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rashid Ali Al Balushi's chess games?
33 games by Rashid Ali Al Balushi, from Jun 2017 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 Rashid Ali Al Balushi has played.
What openings does Rashid Ali Al Balushi play as White?
As White, Rashid Ali Al Balushi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Italian Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rashid Ali Al Balushi play as Black?
As Black, Rashid Ali Al Balushi most often plays: Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rashid Ali Al Balushi's FIDE rating?
Rashid Ali Al Balushi is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,621 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,666 (May 2024).
How many games has Rashid Ali Al Balushi played?
Our database contains 33 games by Rashid Ali Al Balushi, covering Jun 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (30.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rashid Ali Al Balushi?
33 games by Rashid Ali Al Balushi 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.