Prepare against Akram Boulaares
Tunisia · World #78,762 classical · FIDE ID 5508649
When preparing against Akram Boulaares, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Akram Boulaares, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Akram Boulaares's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Akram Boulaares 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 | 1,793 | 1,828 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,753 | 1,753 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,810 | 1,816 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 20 | 6 | 19 | 44.4% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 3 | 7 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 3 | 12 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Akram Boulaares's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Akram Boulaares's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 61.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Boulaares usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Boulaares usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Boulaares usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 81.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 8.3% |
Akram Boulaares's chess games
All 45 games by Akram Boulaares in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D64 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bassem Limam | 2,080 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | B23 |
| Dec 2021 | Salah Ftiees | 1,797 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B23 |
| May 2019 | Mohamed Mnakbi | 1,782 | Ariana Les Roses Open | C13 |
| May 2019 | Khaled Ferjaoui | 1,700 | Ariana Les Roses Open | B01 |
| Mar 2024 | Benzarti,Thabet | 1,552 | ch-TUN sf | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-TUN U16 | 2021 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,722 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,715 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2022 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,457 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Monastir U16 | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,498 |
| Ariana Les Roses Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1,979 |
| ch-TUN Subsid | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,362 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Akram Boulaares's chess games?
45 games by Akram Boulaares, from Sep 2016 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 Akram Boulaares has played.
What does Akram Boulaares play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Akram Boulaares opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Akram Boulaares answers 1...c6 (81% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Akram Boulaares play as White?
As White, Akram Boulaares's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Akram Boulaares play as Black?
As Black, Akram Boulaares most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Akram Boulaares's FIDE rating?
Akram Boulaares is currently rated 1,793 in classical chess, 1,753 in rapid and 1,810 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Akram Boulaares played?
Our database contains 45 games by Akram Boulaares, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Akram Boulaares?
45 games by Akram Boulaares 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.