Prepare against Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi
Oman · World #119,353 classical · FIDE ID 22010181
When preparing against Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi, expect 1.a3 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Anderssen's opening as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 41 games by Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi 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 | 1,675 | 1,675 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,715 | 1,718 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,700 | 1,726 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 4 | 20 | 41.5% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| a3 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.a3 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Habsi usually continues h3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Habsi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Habsi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Habsi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Habsi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's chess games
All 41 games by Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2021 | Ali Shamas Salim Issa | 1,888 | ch-OMA | A05 |
| Mar 2021 | Maksim Lekomtsev | 1,847 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | A00 |
| Mar 2021 | Feline Waardenburg | 1,836 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | A00 |
| Sep 2021 | Salim Said Al Kathiri | 1,707 | ch-OMA | A00 |
| Jul 2026 | Thabit Al Hasani | 1,694 | 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,640 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,817 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 6 | 1 | 1,379 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,765 |
| chT-OMA Clubs | 2022 | 3 | 2 | 1,599 |
| 1st Muscat Design Group Open | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,521 |
| 11th ch-OMA | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's chess games?
41 games by Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi, from Aug 2019 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 Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi has played.
What does Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi opens with 1.a3 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi answers 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi play as White?
As White, Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's most-played openings in our database are: Anderssen's opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi play as Black?
As Black, Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi's FIDE rating?
Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi is currently rated 1,675 in classical chess, 1,715 in rapid and 1,700 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,675 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi played?
Our database contains 41 games by Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi, covering Aug 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi?
41 games by Sultan Mohamed Al Habsi 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.