Prepare against Shiekh Ali Muhammad
Spain · World #94,835 classical · FIDE ID 24583774
When preparing against Shiekh Ali Muhammad, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 83 games by Shiekh Ali Muhammad, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shiekh Ali Muhammad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shiekh Ali Muhammad 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 | 1,745 | 1,864 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,822 | 1,822 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 30 | 15 | 38 | 36.1% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 7 | 19 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shiekh Ali Muhammad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shiekh Ali Muhammad's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Muhammad usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Shiekh Ali Muhammad's chess games
All 83 games by Shiekh Ali Muhammad in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 30 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Tamas-Kristof Balla | 2,291 | Titled Tue Late | B23 |
| Apr 2024 | Margarita Novikova | 1,999 | Titled Tue Late | B02 |
| May 2015 | Albert Roquet Estrada | 1,998 | 4th Vall del Tenes Open | B44 |
| Apr 2018 | Joaquim Borges Ayats | 1,996 | 12th Llinars del Valles Open A | B84 |
| Oct 2013 | Gerard Prats Fumado | 1,990 | 5th Llinars del Valles Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 2,122 |
| 10th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,701 |
| 6th Llinars del Valles Tardor Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,798 |
| 4th Vall del Tenes Open | 2015 | 8 | 5 | 2,019 |
| 5th Llinars del Valles Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,980 |
| 8th Llinars del Valles Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,942 |
| 5th Vall del Tenes Open | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 11th Llinars del Valles Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shiekh Ali Muhammad's chess games?
83 games by Shiekh Ali Muhammad, from May 2016 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 Shiekh Ali Muhammad has played.
What does Shiekh Ali Muhammad play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Shiekh Ali Muhammad opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shiekh Ali Muhammad answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Shiekh Ali Muhammad play as White?
As White, Shiekh Ali Muhammad's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shiekh Ali Muhammad play as Black?
As Black, Shiekh Ali Muhammad most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Shiekh Ali Muhammad's FIDE rating?
Shiekh Ali Muhammad is currently rated 1,745 in classical chess and 1,822 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Shiekh Ali Muhammad played?
Our database contains 83 games by Shiekh Ali Muhammad, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 15 draws, 38 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shiekh Ali Muhammad?
83 games by Shiekh Ali Muhammad 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.