Prepare against Talal Alzaim
IM · Syria · World #21,262 classical · FIDE ID 7600402
When preparing against Talal Alzaim, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%).
Our database contains 181 games by Talal Alzaim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Talal Alzaim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Talal Alzaim 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 | 2,047 | 2,273 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,196 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,154 | 2,237 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 181 | 78 | 43 | 60 | 43.1% |
| As White | 87 | 41 | 19 | 27 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 94 | 37 | 24 | 33 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Talal Alzaim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Talal Alzaim's side.
First moves as White (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 96.6% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Alzaim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Alzaim usually continues c4 (60.5% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Alzaim usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Alzaim usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Alzaim usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 37 | 67.3% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 16 | 29.1% | 53.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Talal Alzaim's chess games
All 181 games by Talal Alzaim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 78 wins, 43 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A58 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2000 | Miguel Alonso Mosquera Klinger | 2,333 | Olympiad-34 | D10 |
| Feb 2003 | Christian Lecuyer | 2,299 | Paris NAO IM 3rd | E33 |
| Apr 2019 | Malek Koniahli | 2,299 | ch-SYR | E92 |
| Mar 2018 | Hussein Ali Hussein Al-Ali | 2,272 | 6th Baghdad Open | A46 |
| Sep 2016 | Ahmed Abdulsattar A Abdulwahhab | 2,236 | Olympiad-42 | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SYR | 2019 | 31 | 20 | 2,204 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,295 |
| Syrian Final Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,112 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 2,066 |
| chT-Arab Cities | 2009 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,372 |
| 16th ch-Asia Cities | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,218 |
| Paris NAO IM 3rd | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,218 |
| Amman tt | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,124 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Talal Alzaim's chess games?
181 games by Talal Alzaim, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Alzaim has played.
What does Talal Alzaim play on the first move as White?
Across 87 games with White in our database, Talal Alzaim opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Talal Alzaim answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Talal Alzaim play as White?
As White, Talal Alzaim's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 87 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Talal Alzaim play as Black?
As Black, Talal Alzaim most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Talal Alzaim's FIDE rating?
Talal Alzaim is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,154 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,273 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Talal Alzaim played?
Our database contains 181 games by Talal Alzaim, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 43 draws, 60 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Talal Alzaim?
181 games by Talal Alzaim 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.