Prepare against Abdelhamid Slimani
DZA · World #66,577 classical · FIDE ID 7916647
When preparing against Abdelhamid Slimani, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 98 games by Abdelhamid Slimani, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abdelhamid Slimani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdelhamid Slimani 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 | 1,833 | 1,944 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,934 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,941 | 1,941 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 38 | 18 | 42 | 38.8% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 9 | 18 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 51 | 18 | 9 | 24 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdelhamid Slimani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdelhamid Slimani's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 100.0% | 52.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Slimani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Slimani usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Slimani usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 30.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 9 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 12.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Abdelhamid Slimani's chess games
All 98 games by Abdelhamid Slimani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 38 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B64 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A18 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1990 | Juan R. Davila Vega | 2,235 | Olympiad-29 | B07 |
| Nov 1990 | Marko Manninen | 2,225 | Olympiad-29 | A57 |
| Nov 1982 | Norbert Stull | 2,225 | Olympiad-25 | E73 |
| Nov 1988 | Kaarlo Schepel | 2,225 | Olympiad-28 | C50 |
| Aug 2000 | Lies Dekar | 2,205 | ALG Olympic Selection | B64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th Wch U20 | 1975 | 13 | 2.5 | – |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 13 | 7 | 2,304 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 13 | 7 | 2,353 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 13 | 7 | 2,335 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,401 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| ch-ALG | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,316 |
| ALG Olympic Selection | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdelhamid Slimani's chess games?
98 games by Abdelhamid Slimani, from Oct 2015 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 Abdelhamid Slimani has played.
What does Abdelhamid Slimani play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Abdelhamid Slimani opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdelhamid Slimani answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Abdelhamid Slimani play as White?
As White, Abdelhamid Slimani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdelhamid Slimani play as Black?
As Black, Abdelhamid Slimani most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Abdelhamid Slimani's FIDE rating?
Abdelhamid Slimani is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,941 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Abdelhamid Slimani played?
Our database contains 98 games by Abdelhamid Slimani, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdelhamid Slimani?
98 games by Abdelhamid Slimani 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.