Prepare against Adlane Arab
IM · DZA · World #981 classical · FIDE ID 7900872
When preparing against Adlane Arab, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 453 games by Adlane Arab, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Adlane Arab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adlane Arab 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 | 2,453 | 2,493 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,409 | 2,470 | Aug 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,387 | 2,450 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 254 | 112 | 87 | 56.1% |
| As White | 232 | 139 | 58 | 35 | 59.9% |
| As Black | 221 | 115 | 54 | 52 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adlane Arab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adlane Arab's side.
First moves as White (232 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 230 | 99.1% | 72.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 72.6% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Arab usually continues c4 (75.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Arab usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Arab usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Arab usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 101 | 88.6% | 66.8% |
| c6 | 13 | 11.4% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 86.6% | 63.8% |
| d5 | 9 | 13.4% | 72.2% |
Adlane Arab's chess games
All 453 games by Adlane Arab in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 254 wins, 112 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 35 | 22/8/5 | 62.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 34 | 20/6/8 | 58.8% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 22 | 15/6/1 | 68.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 13/4/2 | 68.4% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 13/0/4 | 76.5% |
| E00 | Catalan | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 7/4/0 | 63.6% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 43 | 24/8/11 | 55.8% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 14/1/6 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Johan-Sebastian Christiansen | 2,656 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B12 |
| May 2006 | Alexander G Beliavsky | 2,622 | Olympiad-37 | E15 |
| Dec 2011 | Ahmed Adly | 2,601 | Arab Games | E17 |
| Nov 2014 | A.R. Saleh Salem | 2,586 | Sharjah Open | E61 |
| Jul 2019 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,575 | ch-Africa | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2019 | 51 | 31.5 | 2,483 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 27 | 23.5 | 2,348 |
| ch-Arab | 2018 | 22 | 12 | 2,348 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-ALG | 2013 | 18 | 13 | 2,343 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 17 | 13 | 2,421 |
| Algiers Cup 11th | 2013 | 14 | 13 | 2,377 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adlane Arab's chess games?
453 games by Adlane Arab, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Adlane Arab has played.
What does Adlane Arab play on the first move as White?
Across 232 games with White in our database, Adlane Arab opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adlane Arab answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Adlane Arab play as White?
As White, Adlane Arab's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (35 games, 62.9% win rate); Slav Defense (34 games, 58.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense (22 games, 68.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 232 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adlane Arab play as Black?
As Black, Adlane Arab most often plays: Sicilian (43 games, 55.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 221 games.
What is Adlane Arab's FIDE rating?
Adlane Arab is currently rated 2,453 in classical chess, 2,409 in rapid and 2,387 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,493 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Adlane Arab played?
Our database contains 453 games by Adlane Arab, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 254 wins, 112 draws, 87 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adlane Arab?
453 games by Adlane Arab 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.