Prepare against Zendan Al-Zendani
IM · Yemen · World #5,931 classical · FIDE ID 9400249
When preparing against Zendan Al-Zendani, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 281 games by Zendan Al-Zendani, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zendan Al-Zendani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zendan Al-Zendani 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 | 2,249 | 2,310 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,255 | 2,266 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,345 | 2,363 | Jul 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 281 | 118 | 67 | 96 | 42.0% |
| As White | 135 | 69 | 23 | 43 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 146 | 49 | 44 | 53 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zendan Al-Zendani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zendan Al-Zendani's side.
First moves as White (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 109 | 80.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 23 | 17.0% | 52.2% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 52.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Al-Zendani usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 86.6% | 54.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 10.4% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 76.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.7% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 7.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Zendan Al-Zendani's chess games
All 281 games by Zendan Al-Zendani 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: 118 wins, 67 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/6/6 | 40.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Anuar Ismagambetov | 2,495 | 4th Incheon Open | C99 |
| Mar 2000 | Marat Dzhumaev | 2,483 | ch-Asia Cities 12th | B31 |
| Dec 2003 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,449 | ch-Arab | B82 |
| Aug 2002 | Esam Aly Ahmed | 2,424 | ch-Arab | B98 |
| Dec 2011 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,413 | Arab Games | D26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,374 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2014 | 16 | 10 | 2,303 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,364 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,428 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,250 |
| 16th Asia rap | 2010 | 9 | 4 | 2,374 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zendan Al-Zendani's chess games?
281 games by Zendan Al-Zendani, 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 Zendan Al-Zendani has played.
What does Zendan Al-Zendani play on the first move as White?
Across 135 games with White in our database, Zendan Al-Zendani opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zendan Al-Zendani answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Zendan Al-Zendani play as White?
As White, Zendan Al-Zendani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 80.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 135 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zendan Al-Zendani play as Black?
As Black, Zendan Al-Zendani most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Zendan Al-Zendani's FIDE rating?
Zendan Al-Zendani is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess, 2,255 in rapid and 2,345 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Zendan Al-Zendani played?
Our database contains 281 games by Zendan Al-Zendani, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 118 wins, 67 draws, 96 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zendan Al-Zendani?
281 games by Zendan Al-Zendani 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.