Prepare against Talal Aly
Egypt · World #66,121 classical · FIDE ID 10629831
When preparing against Talal Aly, expect 1.d4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 34 games by Talal Aly, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Talal Aly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talal Aly 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 | 1,834 | 2,012 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,984 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,803 | 2,019 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 19 | 2 | 13 | 55.9% |
| As White | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 64.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 1 | 8 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talal Aly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talal Aly's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 23.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 57.7% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Aly usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Aly usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Aly usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Aly usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Aly usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (25% of these games) — Aly usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Talal Aly's chess games
All 34 games by Talal Aly in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 19 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Moustafa Elsayed | 2,196 | chT-EGY | E08 |
| May 2016 | Mohamed Tawfeik | 2,056 | chT-EGY | D35 |
| Jul 2024 | Hamood Al Busaidi | 1,844 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | B14 |
| Dec 2024 | Ali Abdullah Al Mamari | 1,789 | Muscat International | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Siddig Mohamed Hussein | 1,749 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 1,853 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,889 |
| 9th Oman Club Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,884 |
| Cairo Egyptian Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,811 |
| Arab Clubs | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,678 |
| Salalah Dhofar Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,445 |
| chT-EGY | 2016 | 2 | 2 | 2,526 |
| Golden Cleopatra Open | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 2,021 |
Interactive opening tree from all 34 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talal Aly's chess games?
34 games by Talal Aly, from Sep 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 Talal Aly has played.
What does Talal Aly play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Talal Aly opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talal Aly answers 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Talal Aly play as White?
As White, Talal Aly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talal Aly play as Black?
As Black, Talal Aly most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Talal Aly's FIDE rating?
Talal Aly is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,803 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Talal Aly played?
Our database contains 34 games by Talal Aly, covering Sep 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (55.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talal Aly?
34 games by Talal Aly 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.