Prepare against Yousef A. Alhassadi
FM · LBY · World #11,444 classical · FIDE ID 9204725
When preparing against Yousef A. Alhassadi, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 232 games by Yousef A. Alhassadi, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yousef A. Alhassadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yousef A. Alhassadi 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 | 2,149 | 2,165 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,182 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,099 | 2,099 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 232 | 88 | 42 | 102 | 37.9% |
| As White | 112 | 45 | 23 | 44 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 120 | 43 | 19 | 58 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yousef A. Alhassadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yousef A. Alhassadi's side.
First moves as White (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 111 | 99.1% | 50.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Alhassadi usually continues c3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Alhassadi usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Alhassadi usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Alhassadi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 94.7% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.5% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 52.5% | 38.1% |
| d5 | 16 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Yousef A. Alhassadi's chess games
All 232 games by Yousef A. Alhassadi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - 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: 88 wins, 42 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 39 | 17/9/13 | 43.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Nikolas Theodorou | 2,635 | Titled Tuesday | B00 |
| Mar 2023 | Kamel Njili | 2,412 | Riadh Rapid Open | D32 |
| Feb 2026 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Mar 2023 | Basheer Al Qudaimi | 2,401 | Riadh Rapid Open | B70 |
| Jan 2026 | Anatoliy Emeliantsev | 2,359 | Titled Tue | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 77 | 21.5 | 2,120 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 7 | 2,075 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,238 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,651 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2022 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yousef A. Alhassadi's chess games?
232 games by Yousef A. Alhassadi, from Oct 2016 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 Yousef A. Alhassadi has played.
What does Yousef A. Alhassadi play on the first move as White?
Across 112 games with White in our database, Yousef A. Alhassadi opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yousef A. Alhassadi answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...Na6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Yousef A. Alhassadi play as White?
As White, Yousef A. Alhassadi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (39 games, 43.6% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 112 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yousef A. Alhassadi play as Black?
As Black, Yousef A. Alhassadi most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Yousef A. Alhassadi's FIDE rating?
Yousef A. Alhassadi is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,099 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (May 2025).
How many games has Yousef A. Alhassadi played?
Our database contains 232 games by Yousef A. Alhassadi, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 88 wins, 42 draws, 102 losses (37.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yousef A. Alhassadi?
232 games by Yousef A. Alhassadi 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.