Prepare against Bachir Saim
DZA · World #23,012 classical · FIDE ID 7902735
Our database contains 74 games by Bachir Saim, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bachir Saim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bachir Saim 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 | 2,033 | 2,052 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,081 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,966 | 2,038 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74 | 27 | 14 | 33 | 36.5% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 43 | 14 | 10 | 19 | 32.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bachir Saim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bachir Saim's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Saim usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Saim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Saim usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 25 | 100.0% | 46.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Bachir Saim's chess games
All 74 games by Bachir Saim in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 27 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Nacereddine Gueroui | 2,099 | ch-ALG sf | D02 |
| Mar 2013 | Djamel Benkiar | 2,053 | ch-ALG sf | D01 |
| Feb 2020 | Saadi Araoune | 2,050 | ALG Cup | D02 |
| Feb 2020 | Mehdi Moulay | 2,032 | ch-ALG | E01 |
| Mar 2013 | Mohamed Amine Moueden | 1,992 | ch-ALG sf | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,032 |
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Algiers Ameyar Memorial-B 11th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,066 |
| 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | 2015 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,865 |
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,898 |
| Mokhtar Chergui Memorial 2nd | 2000 | 6 | 1.5 | – |
| chT-Arab Cities | 2013 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,789 |
| Algiers Cup 11th | 2013 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bachir Saim's chess games?
74 games by Bachir Saim, from May 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 Bachir Saim has played.
What does Bachir Saim play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Bachir Saim opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bachir Saim answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bachir Saim play as White?
As White, Bachir Saim's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bachir Saim play as Black?
As Black, Bachir Saim most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Bachir Saim's FIDE rating?
Bachir Saim is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 1,966 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,052 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Bachir Saim played?
Our database contains 74 games by Bachir Saim, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 14 draws, 33 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bachir Saim?
74 games by Bachir Saim 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.