Prepare against Said Al Balushi
Oman · World #107,114 classical · FIDE ID 22001336
When preparing against Said Al Balushi, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 27.8% over 18 games.
Our database contains 88 games by Said Al Balushi, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Said Al Balushi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Said 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 | 1,709 | 1,716 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,654 | 1,654 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,672 | 1,672 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 28 | 8 | 52 | 31.8% |
| As White | 43 | 15 | 3 | 25 | 34.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 5 | 27 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Said Al Balushi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Said Al Balushi's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 72.1% | 37.1% |
| e4 | 11 | 25.6% | 45.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 37.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Balushi usually continues Bf4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Balushi usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Balushi usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Balushi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Balushi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Balushi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 58.3% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 21.4% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Said Al Balushi's chess games
All 88 games by Said Al Balushi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 28 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 18 | 5/1/12 | 27.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Musallam Salim Al Aamri | 1,913 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | B07 |
| Feb 2022 | Abdul Rahman Al Zadjali | 1,855 | ch-OMA | D02 |
| Mar 2026 | Emad Al Balushi | 1,806 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | A04 |
| Jan 2026 | Nachiketha Krishnendra Mulgund | 1,800 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | B13 |
| Oct 2022 | Ferzli,Michael | 1,789 | ch-Asia Amateur | A96 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia Universities | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Asian University | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,772 |
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,560 |
| 4th Al Ain Amateur Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,461 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 7 | 2 | 1,426 |
| ch-Arab U20 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 1,650 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,744 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Said Al Balushi's chess games?
88 games by Said Al Balushi, from Feb 2016 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 Said Al Balushi has played.
What does Said Al Balushi play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Said Al Balushi opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Said Al Balushi answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Said Al Balushi play as White?
As White, Said Al Balushi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Said Al Balushi play as Black?
As Black, Said Al Balushi most often plays: Horwitz Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Said Al Balushi's FIDE rating?
Said Al Balushi is currently rated 1,709 in classical chess, 1,654 in rapid and 1,672 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,716 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Said Al Balushi played?
Our database contains 88 games by Said Al Balushi, covering Feb 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 8 draws, 52 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Said Al Balushi?
88 games by Said 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.