Prepare against Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan
Iraq · World #53,898 classical · FIDE ID 4812395
When preparing against Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan 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 | 1,878 | 1,983 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,868 | 1,868 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,888 | 1,888 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
| As White | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Alalwan usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Alalwan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Alalwan usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alalwan usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan's chess games
All 30 games by Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | H. Abdul Kareem Kashush | 1,848 | Zonal 3.1 | B21 |
| Apr 2025 | Bakhtiyar,hama Salih Ahmed | 1,818 | Zonal 3.1 | C00 |
| Dec 2024 | Hamad Al-Kuwari | 1,736 | Muscat International | C00 |
| Dec 2024 | Mohammed Al Mamari | 1,677 | Muscat International | B15 |
| Dec 2024 | Adhvik Vigneshwaran | 1,642 | Muscat International | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zonal 3.1 | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,788 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,908 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,625 |
| 37th Iraqi Chess Super League 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,844 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,647 |
| Kuwait Blitz Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,782 |
| 1st Madurai Athens of the East Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan's chess games?
30 games by Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan, from Sep 2015 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 Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan has played.
What does Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan play as White?
As White, Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan play as Black?
As Black, Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan's FIDE rating?
Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan is currently rated 1,878 in classical chess, 1,868 in rapid and 1,888 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan played?
Our database contains 30 games by Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan?
30 games by Sajjad Abbas Khudhair Alalwan 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.