Prepare against Talal Alruwayeh
KWT · World #144,235 classical · FIDE ID 10303278
When preparing against Talal Alruwayeh, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 53 games by Talal Alruwayeh, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Talal Alruwayeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talal Alruwayeh 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 | 1,609 | 1,653 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,665 | 1,669 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,677 | 1,677 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 8 | 26 | 35.8% |
| As White | 29 | 11 | 4 | 14 | 37.9% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 4 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talal Alruwayeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talal Alruwayeh's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 6 | 20.7% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 13.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Alruwayeh usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Alruwayeh usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Alruwayeh usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Alruwayeh usually continues Bb2 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Alruwayeh usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 23.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Talal Alruwayeh's chess games
All 53 games by Talal Alruwayeh in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 19 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Lazard Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Ahmed Sameh Abdel Salam | 1,877 | Kuwait City Wafra Gulf Open 3rd | A41 |
| Jan 2024 | Hazaa AlShourfaa | 1,701 | ch-KUW | B11 |
| Mar 2022 | Ali Khalaf | 1,539 | ch-KUW | A06 |
| Dec 2017 | Fahad Huwaidi | 1,531 | ch-KUW First Stage | C55 |
| Nov 2018 | Hamad Alenezi | 1,347 | ch-KUW sf | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-KUW | 2024 | 25 | 9.5 | 1,494 |
| ch-KUW First Stage | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 1,468 |
| Kuwait Amateur Group B | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,616 |
| ch-KUW sf | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,408 |
| Kuwait City Wafra Gulf Open 3rd | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,797 |
| ch-Gulf Amateur | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,552 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talal Alruwayeh's chess games?
53 games by Talal Alruwayeh, from Dec 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 Talal Alruwayeh has played.
What does Talal Alruwayeh play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Talal Alruwayeh opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talal Alruwayeh answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games).
What openings does Talal Alruwayeh play as White?
As White, Talal Alruwayeh's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talal Alruwayeh play as Black?
As Black, Talal Alruwayeh most often plays: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Talal Alruwayeh's FIDE rating?
Talal Alruwayeh is currently rated 1,609 in classical chess, 1,665 in rapid and 1,677 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,653 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Talal Alruwayeh played?
Our database contains 53 games by Talal Alruwayeh, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 26 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talal Alruwayeh?
53 games by Talal Alruwayeh 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.