Prepare against Salama Al-Khelaifi
WFM · Qatar · World #66,888 classical · FIDE ID 12100048
When preparing against Salama Al-Khelaifi, expect 1.d4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 23.8% over 21 games.
Our database contains 131 games by Salama Al-Khelaifi, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salama Al-Khelaifi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salama Al-Khelaifi 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 | 1,832 | 1,840 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,796 | 1,797 | Jul 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,848 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 131 | 51 | 25 | 55 | 38.9% |
| As White | 65 | 31 | 8 | 26 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 66 | 20 | 17 | 29 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salama Al-Khelaifi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salama Al-Khelaifi's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 95.4% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 4.6% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 95% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues Nc3 (64.1% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues Nc3 (39.5% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues b4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Al-Khelaifi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 57.5% | 34.8% |
| c6 | 14 | 35.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Salama Al-Khelaifi's chess games
All 131 games by Salama Al-Khelaifi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Jul 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: 51 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 33 | 14/6/13 | 42.4% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Reversed Chigorin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Iman Hasan Mohammed Al-Rufaye | 2,155 | Arab Games w | D01 |
| Sep 2010 | Silvia Carolina Mazariegos | 2,086 | Olympiad Women-39 | D06 |
| Nov 2008 | Aykamar Malikgulyewa | 2,051 | Olympiad Women-38 | A83 |
| Jul 2011 | Afamia Mir Mahmoud | 1,993 | Asia zt 3.1 w | B07 |
| Sep 2010 | Nora Mohd Saleh | 1,906 | Olympiad Women-39 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia zt 3.1 w | 2013 | 18 | 6.5 | 1,928 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2007 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,872 |
| Olympiad Women-39 | 2010 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,926 |
| Olympiad Women-38 | 2008 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,021 |
| ch-Arab U16 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 1,785 |
| 16th Asia Rapid w | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,878 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,905 |
| ch-Gulf Amateur w | 2019 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,537 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salama Al-Khelaifi's chess games?
131 games by Salama Al-Khelaifi, from Oct 2008 to Jul 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 Salama Al-Khelaifi has played.
What does Salama Al-Khelaifi play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Salama Al-Khelaifi opens with 1.d4 (95% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salama Al-Khelaifi answers 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Salama Al-Khelaifi play as White?
As White, Salama Al-Khelaifi's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salama Al-Khelaifi play as Black?
As Black, Salama Al-Khelaifi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Salama Al-Khelaifi's FIDE rating?
Salama Al-Khelaifi is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,796 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Salama Al-Khelaifi played?
Our database contains 131 games by Salama Al-Khelaifi, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 25 draws, 55 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salama Al-Khelaifi?
131 games by Salama Al-Khelaifi 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.