Prepare against Wadima Al Kalbani
WFM · ARE · World #95,460 classical · FIDE ID 9304541
When preparing against Wadima Al Kalbani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 102 games by Wadima Al Kalbani, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wadima Al Kalbani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wadima Al Kalbani 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 | 1,743 | 1,831 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,629 | 1,695 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,640 | 1,649 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 35 | 10 | 57 | 34.3% |
| As White | 50 | 21 | 4 | 25 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 14 | 6 | 32 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wadima Al Kalbani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wadima Al Kalbani's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kalbani usually continues Nf3 (32.6% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kalbani usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Kalbani usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 26 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Wadima Al Kalbani's chess games
All 102 games by Wadima Al Kalbani in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 35 wins, 10 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Jasem Al Huwar | 2,285 | Sharjah Blitz Open | B06 |
| Sep 2017 | Ghayda M. Alattar | 1,982 | Asian Indoor Games w 5th | C63 |
| Sep 2017 | Zainab Saumy | 1,892 | chT-ASIA Blitz U23 w 5th | B98 |
| May 2021 | Rombaua,Mariel Joseph | 1,782 | Sharjah Blitz Open | C06 |
| Sep 2017 | Monalisa Khamboo | 1,723 | Asian Indoor Games w 5th | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,889 |
| Sharjah Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,060 |
| Sharjah Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,766 |
| UAE President Cup w | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,567 |
| ch-Arab w | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,677 |
| Asian Indoor Games w 5th | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,852 |
| Asia Cup w | 2016 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,739 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,649 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wadima Al Kalbani's chess games?
102 games by Wadima Al Kalbani, from Jul 2012 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 Wadima Al Kalbani has played.
What does Wadima Al Kalbani play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Wadima Al Kalbani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wadima Al Kalbani answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Wadima Al Kalbani play as White?
As White, Wadima Al Kalbani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wadima Al Kalbani play as Black?
As Black, Wadima Al Kalbani most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Wadima Al Kalbani's FIDE rating?
Wadima Al Kalbani is currently rated 1,743 in classical chess, 1,629 in rapid and 1,640 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,831 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Wadima Al Kalbani played?
Our database contains 102 games by Wadima Al Kalbani, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 10 draws, 57 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wadima Al Kalbani?
102 games by Wadima Al Kalbani 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.