Prepare against Aimen Rizouk
GM · DZA · World #1,299 classical · FIDE ID 7900309
Our database contains 775 games by Aimen Rizouk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aimen Rizouk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aimen Rizouk 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 | 2,425 | 2,540 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,453 | 2,472 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,462 | 2,545 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 775 | 340 | 307 | 128 | 43.9% |
| As White | 392 | 199 | 148 | 45 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 383 | 141 | 159 | 83 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aimen Rizouk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aimen Rizouk's side.
First moves as White (392 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 380 | 96.9% | 69.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 2.8% | 72.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 69.5% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues Nf3 (68.1% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues Nf3 (70.2% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues d4 (70.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Rizouk usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (191 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 153 | 80.1% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 25 | 13.1% | 80.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 3.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.6% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 109 | 87.9% | 54.6% |
| c5 | 7 | 5.6% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 4.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Aimen Rizouk's chess games
All 775 games by Aimen Rizouk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 340 wins, 307 draws, 128 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 59 | 31/23/5 | 52.5% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 49 | 21/24/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 38 | 16/15/7 | 42.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 10/7/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 11/6/2 | 57.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 7/7/0 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 50 | 21/18/11 | 42.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 40 | 12/19/9 | 30.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 22 | 8/9/5 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 5/10/6 | 23.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 18 | 2/12/4 | 11.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/3/2 | 70.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/8/2 | 37.5% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Oleg Korneev | 2,619 | 16th Nice Winter Open | C67 |
| Mar 2005 | Viorel Iordachescu | 2,615 | 9th Neckar Open A | C67 |
| Apr 2002 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,607 | 3rd Dos Hermanas Open | E42 |
| Jul 2001 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,602 | 09th Saint Affrique Open | B22 |
| Jan 2015 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2,590 | chT-Catalunya Gp2 | C49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2022 | 50 | 32 | 2,481 |
| ch-Africa | 2009 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,442 |
| Wch U14 | 1993 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,217 |
| Erandio Open | 2005 | 16 | 12 | 2,496 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2019 | 15 | 7 | 2,352 |
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| Narciso Yepes Memorial | 2005 | 12 | 8 | 2,475 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aimen Rizouk's chess games?
775 games by Aimen Rizouk, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Aimen Rizouk has played.
What does Aimen Rizouk play on the first move as White?
Across 392 games with White in our database, Aimen Rizouk opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aimen Rizouk answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Aimen Rizouk play as White?
As White, Aimen Rizouk's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (59 games, 52.5% win rate); Sicilian (49 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (38 games, 42.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 392 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aimen Rizouk play as Black?
As Black, Aimen Rizouk most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (50 games, 42.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (40 games, 30.0% win rate); Scotch Game (22 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 383 games.
What is Aimen Rizouk's FIDE rating?
Aimen Rizouk is currently rated 2,425 in classical chess, 2,453 in rapid and 2,462 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,540 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Aimen Rizouk played?
Our database contains 775 games by Aimen Rizouk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 340 wins, 307 draws, 128 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aimen Rizouk?
775 games by Aimen Rizouk 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.