Prepare against Abdeslam Zarkik
Morocco · World #21,892 classical · FIDE ID 9006516
When preparing against Abdeslam Zarkik, expect 1.Nf3 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Abdeslam Zarkik, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Abdeslam Zarkik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abdeslam Zarkik 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 | 2,042 | 2,147 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,147 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,011 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 69.2% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 22.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 200 rated games against 156 different opponents, across 27 events in 2 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 | 115 | 61 | 28 | 26 | 53.0% | 1,980 | 2,010 | 13 |
| Rapid | 62 | 42 | 5 | 15 | 67.7% | 1,899 | 2,054 | 7 |
| Blitz | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 55.6% | 1,904 | 1,993 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 97 | 64 | 13 | 20 | 66.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 25 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 34 | 23 | 4 | 7 | 1,859 | 2,011 |
| 2025 | 56 | 33 | 6 | 17 | 1,919 | 1,998 |
| 2024 | 36 | 22 | 8 | 6 | 1,925 | 2,048 |
| 2022 | 25 | 15 | 6 | 4 | 1,982 | 2,123 |
| 2019 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1,835 | 2,035 |
| 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2,116 | 2,173 |
| 2016 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2,062 | 2,062 |
| 2015 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2,245 | 1,945 |
| 2014 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 2,325 | 1,925 |
Where Abdeslam Zarkik has played
Morocco (26) · FIDE (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abdeslam Zarkik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abdeslam Zarkik's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 9 | 69.2% | 83.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 83.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Zarkik usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Zarkik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Zarkik usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zarkik usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zarkik usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 45.5% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Abdeslam Zarkik's chess games
All 35 games by Abdeslam Zarkik in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - Oct 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: 14 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D49 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Lissandine Akhrof | 2,153 | 4th Tiznit Open | A05 |
| Feb 2022 | Samir Benaino | 2,063 | 4th Tiznit Open | B35 |
| Feb 2022 | Taoufik Skalli | 1,975 | 4th Tiznit Open | A39 |
| Sep 2026 | Benchly Cabanayan Buccat | 1,888 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A15 |
| Jan 2024 | Nassim El Kaddaoui | 1,875 | 20th Chefchaouen Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 1,969 |
| 4th Tiznit Open | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| 5th Tiznit Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| El Ksiba Open | 2019 | 6 | 1 | 2,062 |
| 20th Chefchaouen Open | 2024 | 5 | 4 | 2,111 |
| 16th Chefchaouen Open | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,252 |
| 1st Marrakesh Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 1,855 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abdeslam Zarkik's chess games?
35 games by Abdeslam Zarkik, from Sep 2016 to Oct 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 Abdeslam Zarkik has played.
What does Abdeslam Zarkik play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Abdeslam Zarkik opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abdeslam Zarkik answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Abdeslam Zarkik play as White?
As White, Abdeslam Zarkik's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abdeslam Zarkik play as Black?
As Black, Abdeslam Zarkik most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Abdeslam Zarkik's FIDE rating?
Abdeslam Zarkik is currently rated 2,042 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Abdeslam Zarkik played?
Our database contains 35 games by Abdeslam Zarkik, covering Sep 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 9 draws, 12 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abdeslam Zarkik?
35 games by Abdeslam Zarkik 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.