Prepare against Saleh Al-Aqrabi
CM · Yemen · World #16,485 classical · FIDE ID 9400338
Our database contains 101 games by Saleh Al-Aqrabi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saleh Al-Aqrabi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saleh Al-Aqrabi 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 | 2,090 | 2,172 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,145 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,175 | 2,179 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 46 | 20 | 35 | 45.5% |
| As White | 53 | 20 | 13 | 20 | 37.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 26 | 7 | 15 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saleh Al-Aqrabi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saleh Al-Aqrabi's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Al-Aqrabi usually continues Bf4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Al-Aqrabi usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Al-Aqrabi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 52.6% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Saleh Al-Aqrabi's chess games
All 101 games by Saleh Al-Aqrabi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 46 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 22 | 10/3/9 | 45.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Bassem Amin | 2,454 | chT-Arab Clubs | C00 |
| Nov 2021 | Ishaq Saeed | 2,409 | ch-Arab | E01 |
| Aug 2014 | Juri Krupenski | 2,277 | Olympiad-41 | D11 |
| Dec 2021 | Malek Koniahli | 2,255 | ch-Arab | A48 |
| Aug 2014 | Harold Wanyama | 2,244 | Olympiad-41 | D52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,107 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2014 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,355 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,297 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,913 |
| chT-Asian Cities | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,857 |
| 5th chT-Arab Cities | 2007 | 7 | 5 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saleh Al-Aqrabi's chess games?
101 games by Saleh Al-Aqrabi, from Jan 2017 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 Saleh Al-Aqrabi has played.
What does Saleh Al-Aqrabi play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Saleh Al-Aqrabi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saleh Al-Aqrabi answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Saleh Al-Aqrabi play as White?
As White, Saleh Al-Aqrabi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saleh Al-Aqrabi play as Black?
As Black, Saleh Al-Aqrabi most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Saleh Al-Aqrabi's FIDE rating?
Saleh Al-Aqrabi is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,175 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,172 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Saleh Al-Aqrabi played?
Our database contains 101 games by Saleh Al-Aqrabi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 20 draws, 35 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saleh Al-Aqrabi?
101 games by Saleh Al-Aqrabi 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.