Prepare against Yazeed Alshnaiber
SAU · World #57,200 classical · FIDE ID 21527725
When preparing against Yazeed Alshnaiber, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 39 games by Yazeed Alshnaiber, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yazeed Alshnaiber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yazeed Alshnaiber 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 | 1,866 | 1,899 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,990 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 12 | 8 | 19 | 30.8% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yazeed Alshnaiber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yazeed Alshnaiber's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Alshnaiber usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Alshnaiber usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Alshnaiber usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Yazeed Alshnaiber's chess games
All 39 games by Yazeed Alshnaiber in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,400 | 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | B92 |
| Jun 2024 | Antoni Szustakowski | 2,364 | FISU World University | B42 |
| Jun 2024 | Ahmed Mohammed A Alharthi | 1,951 | FISU World University ch-Blitz | D02 |
| Jun 2024 | Lovers Mthembu | 1,876 | FISU World University ch-Blitz | C63 |
| Sep 2024 | Zay Ya Kyaw | 1,818 | Olympiad-45 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,161 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,048 |
| FISU World University ch-Blitz | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,875 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 1,965 |
| 42nd Andorra Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yazeed Alshnaiber's chess games?
39 games by Yazeed Alshnaiber, from Sep 2022 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 Yazeed Alshnaiber has played.
What does Yazeed Alshnaiber play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Yazeed Alshnaiber opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yazeed Alshnaiber answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Yazeed Alshnaiber play as White?
As White, Yazeed Alshnaiber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yazeed Alshnaiber play as Black?
As Black, Yazeed Alshnaiber most often plays: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Yazeed Alshnaiber's FIDE rating?
Yazeed Alshnaiber is currently rated 1,866 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,899 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Yazeed Alshnaiber played?
Our database contains 39 games by Yazeed Alshnaiber, covering Sep 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yazeed Alshnaiber?
39 games by Yazeed Alshnaiber 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.