Prepare against Salem Abdulrahim
ARE · World #44,435 classical · FIDE ID 9308946
Our database contains 140 games by Salem Abdulrahim, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Salem Abdulrahim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salem Abdulrahim 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 | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,954 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,900 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 42 | 19 | 79 | 30.0% |
| As White | 76 | 24 | 12 | 40 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 7 | 39 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salem Abdulrahim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salem Abdulrahim's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 98.7% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Abdulrahim usually continues Nf3 (29.3% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Abdulrahim usually continues Nf3 (45.2% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Abdulrahim usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Abdulrahim usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
| e5 | 13 | 50.0% | 34.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 88.9% | 29.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Salem Abdulrahim's chess games
All 140 games by Salem Abdulrahim in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 42 wins, 19 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E06 | Catalan | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Jasem Al Huwar | 2,285 | Sharjah Blitz Open | B06 |
| Apr 2021 | Ibrahim Sultan | 2,076 | Sharjah Rapid Open | D35 |
| May 2023 | David George Samir | 2,054 | 23rd Dubai Open B | C93 |
| Dec 2021 | Rami Taher | 2,046 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | C41 |
| Apr 2021 | Hesham Adhami | 2,013 | Sharjah Rapid Open | B70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UAE | 2019 | 13 | 4 | 1,572 |
| Sharjah Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,142 |
| 23rd Dubai Open B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,836 |
| Sharjah Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,887 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,823 |
| UAE President Cup | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,596 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,574 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 8 | 4 | 1,894 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salem Abdulrahim's chess games?
140 games by Salem Abdulrahim, from Jan 2013 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 Salem Abdulrahim has played.
What does Salem Abdulrahim play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Salem Abdulrahim opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salem Abdulrahim answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Salem Abdulrahim play as White?
As White, Salem Abdulrahim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salem Abdulrahim play as Black?
As Black, Salem Abdulrahim most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Salem Abdulrahim's FIDE rating?
Salem Abdulrahim is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,916 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Salem Abdulrahim played?
Our database contains 140 games by Salem Abdulrahim, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 19 draws, 79 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salem Abdulrahim?
140 games by Salem Abdulrahim 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.