Prepare against Amir Zouaghi
FM · Belgium · World #2,825 classical · FIDE ID 249262
When preparing against Amir Zouaghi, expect 1.e4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 378 games by Amir Zouaghi, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 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 | 2,346 | 2,374 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,049 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,237 | 2,268 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 378 | 159 | 65 | 154 | 42.1% |
| As White | 188 | 87 | 38 | 63 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 72 | 27 | 91 | 37.9% |
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 (188 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 63.8% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 59 | 31.4% | 50.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 4.8% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (46% 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 — 31% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (45.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 39 | 40.2% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 36 | 37.1% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 21 | 21.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 50.0% | 55.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 28.6% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.9% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Amir Zouaghi's chess games
All 378 games by Amir Zouaghi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2016 - Sep 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: 159 wins, 65 draws, 154 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 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 | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A45 | London System | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sam Shankland | 2,658 | Titled Tue 14th Jul 2026 | D04 |
| Jan 2026 | Rasmus Svane | 2,612 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C00 |
| May 2026 | Mika Karttunen | 2,503 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | C25 |
| Aug 2025 | Lennis Martinez Ramirez | 2,424 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | 1st 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 162 | 73 | 2,209 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,092 |
| Wch U10 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,389 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,043 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,159 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,171 |
| World Youth Open U18 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,127 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Zouaghi's chess games?
378 games by Amir Zouaghi, from Nov 2016 to Sep 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 188 games with White in our database, Amir Zouaghi opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Zouaghi answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (9% 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 (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 188 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Zouaghi play as Black?
As Black, Amir Zouaghi most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Amir Zouaghi's FIDE rating?
Amir Zouaghi is currently rated 2,346 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,237 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amir Zouaghi played?
Our database contains 378 games by Amir Zouaghi, covering Nov 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 65 draws, 154 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Zouaghi?
378 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.