Prepare against Ala Eddine Boulrens
DZA · World #8,000 classical · FIDE ID 7907559
When preparing against Ala Eddine Boulrens, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 105 games by Ala Eddine Boulrens, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ala Eddine Boulrens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ala Eddine Boulrens 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 | 2,205 | 2,214 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,153 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,123 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 51 | 26 | 28 | 48.6% |
| As White | 49 | 25 | 15 | 9 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 56 | 26 | 11 | 19 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ala Eddine Boulrens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ala Eddine Boulrens's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 98.0% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Boulrens usually continues c3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Boulrens usually continues d4 (77.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Boulrens usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Boulrens usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 61.9% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Ala Eddine Boulrens's chess games
All 105 games by Ala Eddine Boulrens in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 51 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | A Adly | 2,597 | ch-Africa | B22 |
| Sep 2024 | Kevin Joel Cori Quispe | 2,461 | Olympiad-45 | B22 |
| Sep 2021 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,375 | Online Olympiad Div2 D | B18 |
| Sep 2025 | A Zaibi | 2,339 | Sahel Chess Festival | C24 |
| Jun 2023 | Zoubaier Amdouni | 2,240 | Monastir Safe Tours Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG U20 | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,773 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,100 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,363 |
| Djerba Open A 2025 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 7 | 6 | 2,106 |
| Algiers Selection Open | 2020 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Skikda Youm el Ilm | 2017 | 7 | 7 | 2,031 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ala Eddine Boulrens's chess games?
105 games by Ala Eddine Boulrens, from Sep 2013 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 Ala Eddine Boulrens has played.
What does Ala Eddine Boulrens play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Ala Eddine Boulrens opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ala Eddine Boulrens answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Ala Eddine Boulrens play as White?
As White, Ala Eddine Boulrens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ala Eddine Boulrens play as Black?
As Black, Ala Eddine Boulrens most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Ala Eddine Boulrens's FIDE rating?
Ala Eddine Boulrens is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,214 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ala Eddine Boulrens played?
Our database contains 105 games by Ala Eddine Boulrens, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 26 draws, 28 losses (48.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ala Eddine Boulrens?
105 games by Ala Eddine Boulrens 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.