Prepare against Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi
FM · Oman · World #35,004 classical · FIDE ID 22000046
Our database contains 112 games by Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi 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 | 1,959 | 2,119 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,092 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,045 | 2,201 | Apr 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 57 | 15 | 40 | 50.9% |
| As White | 59 | 30 | 7 | 22 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 53 | 27 | 8 | 18 | 50.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 44 | 74.6% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 12 | 20.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 75% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mashikhi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 52.6% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 33.3% |
Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's chess games
All 112 games by Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 57 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Mihail Nikitenko | 2,476 | World Blitz 2025 | A10 |
| Sep 2018 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,465 | Olympiad-43 | A16 |
| Oct 2018 | Tagir Taalaibekov | 2,291 | Olympiad-43 | D33 |
| Dec 2025 | James Dinham | 2,091 | World Blitz 2025 | D85 |
| Dec 2025 | Omer Salah Fates | 2,079 | World Rapid 2025 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 6 | 2,024 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 12 | 3 | 2,109 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,212 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Open B | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,024 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 1,873 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 7 | 2,135 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,950 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 8 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's chess games?
112 games by Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi, from May 2014 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 Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi has played.
What does Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi opens with 1.c4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (47% of games).
What openings does Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi play as White?
As White, Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi play as Black?
As Black, Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi's FIDE rating?
Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 2,045 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi played?
Our database contains 112 games by Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi, covering May 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 15 draws, 40 losses (50.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi?
112 games by Salim Aliyan Al Mashikhi 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.