Prepare against Amir Zouaghi
FM · Belgium · World #2,254 classical · FIDE ID 249262
Our database contains 344 games by Amir Zouaghi, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Amir Zouaghi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Zouaghi 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 | 2,370 | 2,374 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,235 | 2,268 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 148 | 60 | 136 | 43.0% |
| As White | 173 | 79 | 35 | 59 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 171 | 69 | 25 | 77 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Zouaghi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Zouaghi's side.
First moves as White (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 66.5% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 49 | 28.3% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 5.2% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues c3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 46.9% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (65.4% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 45.3% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 33 | 38.4% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 14 | 16.3% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 46.2% | 60.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Amir Zouaghi's chess games
All 344 games by Amir Zouaghi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 148 wins, 60 draws, 136 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A45 | London System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Shankland,S | 2,658 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D04 |
| Jan 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,612 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| May 2026 | Karttunen,M | 2,503 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | C25 |
| Aug 2025 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Jun 2026 | Souleidis,G | 2,418 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 151 | 69 | 2,218 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,142 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Zouaghi's chess games?
344 games by Amir Zouaghi, from Nov 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 Amir Zouaghi has played.
What does Amir Zouaghi play on the first move as White?
Across 173 games with White in our database, Amir Zouaghi opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Zouaghi answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Amir Zouaghi play as White?
As White, Amir Zouaghi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 173 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Zouaghi play as Black?
As Black, Amir Zouaghi most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Amir Zouaghi's FIDE rating?
Amir Zouaghi is currently rated 2,370 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,235 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amir Zouaghi played?
Our database contains 344 games by Amir Zouaghi, covering Nov 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 60 draws, 136 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Zouaghi?
344 games by Amir Zouaghi 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.