Prepare against Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali
SAU · World #100,596 classical · FIDE ID 21501505
When preparing against Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 95 games by Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali 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 | 1,728 | 1,843 | Jul 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,848 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,830 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 24 | 8 | 63 | 25.3% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 5 | 28 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 10 | 3 | 35 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 95.7% | 36.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 36.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Abdali usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Abdali usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Abdali usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Abdali usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 40.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 31.8% | 14.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 16.7% |
Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's chess games
All 95 games by Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 24 wins, 8 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Indian Defense: Pawn Push | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | David George Samir | 2,000 | ch-Arab | B40 |
| Dec 2017 | Khaled Al Zamel | 1,942 | Wch Rapid | C57 |
| Mar 2023 | Hassan S Al Mutairi | 1,892 | Riadh Rapid Open | A61 |
| Sep 2024 | Peter Mafnas | 1,886 | Olympiad-45 | A23 |
| Dec 2017 | Ahmed Al Omary | 1,875 | Wch Rapid | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2017 | 21 | 4.5 | 1,832 |
| Wch Rapid | 2017 | 15 | 5 | 1,932 |
| ch-Arab | 2023 | 12 | 2.5 | 1,803 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,557 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,669 |
| ch-Arab 2017 Rapid | 2018 | 7 | 1 | 1,870 |
| ch-Arab Blitz | 2018 | 6 | 0 | 1,858 |
| ch-Gulf Amateur | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,422 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's chess games?
95 games by Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali, from Sep 2014 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 Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali has played.
What does Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali play as White?
As White, Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali play as Black?
As Black, Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali's FIDE rating?
Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,843 (Jul 2018).
How many games has Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali played?
Our database contains 95 games by Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 8 draws, 63 losses (25.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali?
95 games by Zeyad Saleh Al Abdali 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.