Prepare against Usama Al Darwashi
Oman · World #93,127 classical · FIDE ID 22008136
When preparing against Usama Al Darwashi, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 58 games by Usama Al Darwashi, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Usama Al Darwashi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Usama Al Darwashi 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 | 1,749 | 1,774 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,756 | 1,758 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,766 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 8 | 31 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 6 | 13 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Usama Al Darwashi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Usama Al Darwashi's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 89.7% | 46.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 46.2% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Darwashi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Darwashi usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Darwashi usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Darwashi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Darwashi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 73.7% | 17.9% |
| c6 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 20.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Usama Al Darwashi's chess games
All 58 games by Usama Al Darwashi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - 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, 8 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D66 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Talal Aly | 1,957 | 7th ch-OMA Clubs | E12 |
| Feb 2022 | Ahmed Ali Jidal Fad Said | 1,799 | ch-OMA | A46 |
| Sep 2021 | Haoyou Deng | 1,672 | Asian University | E18 |
| Mar 2026 | Mohammed Al Mamari | 1,640 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | A21 |
| Mar 2026 | Anas Al Yahmadi | 1,639 | 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | D16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-OMA | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,597 |
| 13th Oman Individual Chess Championship - Open - 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,729 |
| chT-OMA | 2020 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,455 |
| Asian University | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,786 |
| chT-OMA 6th | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,632 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 1,555 |
| 7th ch-OMA Clubs | 2024 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,899 |
| 1st Muscat Design Group Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 927 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Usama Al Darwashi's chess games?
58 games by Usama Al Darwashi, from Sep 2018 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 Usama Al Darwashi has played.
What does Usama Al Darwashi play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Usama Al Darwashi opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Usama Al Darwashi answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...a6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Usama Al Darwashi play as White?
As White, Usama Al Darwashi's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Usama Al Darwashi play as Black?
As Black, Usama Al Darwashi most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Usama Al Darwashi's FIDE rating?
Usama Al Darwashi is currently rated 1,749 in classical chess, 1,756 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,774 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Usama Al Darwashi played?
Our database contains 58 games by Usama Al Darwashi, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 8 draws, 31 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Usama Al Darwashi?
58 games by Usama Al Darwashi 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.