Prepare against Ahlam Makhlouf
WFM · Morocco · World #86,605 classical · FIDE ID 9003380
When preparing against Ahlam Makhlouf, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 94 games by Ahlam Makhlouf, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ahlam Makhlouf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahlam Makhlouf 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 | 1,769 | 1,769 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,702 | 1,703 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,767 | 1,774 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 36 | 7 | 51 | 38.3% |
| As White | 45 | 17 | 4 | 24 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 49 | 19 | 3 | 27 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahlam Makhlouf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahlam Makhlouf's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 100.0% | 42.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Makhlouf usually continues Nf3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Makhlouf usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Makhlouf usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 54.8% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 45.2% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ahlam Makhlouf's chess games
All 94 games by Ahlam Makhlouf in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 36 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Tatiana Bogumil | 2,182 | Djerba Online w | C01 |
| Jun 2020 | Mariam Mkrtchyan | 2,071 | Djerba Online w | E68 |
| Aug 2020 | Ece Ozbay | 2,027 | Online Olym Div Top-C | B85 |
| Nov 2025 | Sara Masood Abdullah | 1,843 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | B21 |
| Nov 2025 | Dema Alaa | 1,800 | ch-Arab Indiv w 2025 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7 | 1,737 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2021 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,503 |
| Agadir zt 4.1 w | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,546 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w 2024 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,606 |
| Online Olym Div Top-C | 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1,820 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,631 |
| Wch FIDE Online U16 Girls Africa Qualifier | 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1,756 |
| ch-Arab Indiv w Rapid | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,631 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahlam Makhlouf's chess games?
94 games by Ahlam Makhlouf, from Sep 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 Ahlam Makhlouf has played.
What does Ahlam Makhlouf play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ahlam Makhlouf opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahlam Makhlouf answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ahlam Makhlouf play as White?
As White, Ahlam Makhlouf's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahlam Makhlouf play as Black?
As Black, Ahlam Makhlouf most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ahlam Makhlouf's FIDE rating?
Ahlam Makhlouf is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,702 in rapid and 1,767 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,769 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ahlam Makhlouf played?
Our database contains 94 games by Ahlam Makhlouf, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 7 draws, 51 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahlam Makhlouf?
94 games by Ahlam Makhlouf 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.