Prepare against Zainab Alafoo
BHR · World #153,565 classical · FIDE ID 11200723
When preparing against Zainab Alafoo, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 33 games by Zainab Alafoo, covering Nov 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Zainab Alafoo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zainab Alafoo 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 | 1,590 | 1,663 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,537 | 1,537 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 154 rated games against 145 different opponents, across 20 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 78 | 35 | 3 | 40 | 44.9% | 1,618 | 1,618 | 5 |
| Rapid | 29 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 51.7% | 1,342 | 1,182 | 4 |
| Blitz | 23 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 39.1% | 1,336 | 1,183 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 58.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 18 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1,600 | 1,627 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | – | – |
| 2022 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 1,381 | 1,227 |
| 2021 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 25 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 1,347 | 1,214 |
| 2018 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1,206 | 1,206 |
| 2013 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,622 | 1,222 |
| 2012 | 27 | 12 | 1 | 14 | 1,766 | 1,366 |
| 2011 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,901 | 1,501 |
| 2010 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | – | – |
| 2009 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 12 | – | – |
Where Zainab Alafoo has played
Bahrain (12) · United Arab Emirates (5) · India (1) · Saudi Arabia (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zainab Alafoo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zainab Alafoo's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 81.3% | 57.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 57.7% score
- …d5 (69% of these games) — Alafoo usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Alafoo usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Alafoo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Alafoo usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Alafoo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 23.1% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Zainab Alafoo's chess games
All 33 games by Zainab Alafoo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2019 - Nov 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, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Daisy Simenda | 1,857 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | B00 |
| Jul 2020 | Lucy Wanjiru | 1,623 | Online Olym Div4 A | B07 |
| Aug 2022 | Grace Co Estur | 1,472 | Olympiad Women-44 | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Maria Galera Serra | 1,464 | Olympiad Women-44 | D00 |
| Sep 2026 | Giulia Lazzarini | 1,461 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,368 |
| 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,625 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,778 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,405 |
| Abu Dhabi U20 Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,398 |
Interactive opening tree from all 33 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zainab Alafoo's chess games?
33 games by Zainab Alafoo, from Nov 2019 to Nov 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 Zainab Alafoo has played.
What does Zainab Alafoo play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Zainab Alafoo opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zainab Alafoo answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zainab Alafoo play as White?
As White, Zainab Alafoo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zainab Alafoo play as Black?
As Black, Zainab Alafoo most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Zainab Alafoo's FIDE rating?
Zainab Alafoo is currently rated 1,590 in classical chess and 1,537 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,663 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Zainab Alafoo played?
Our database contains 33 games by Zainab Alafoo, covering Nov 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zainab Alafoo?
33 games by Zainab Alafoo 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.