Prepare against Saad Belouadah
IM · DZA · World #3,469 classical · FIDE ID 7900856
Our database contains 353 games by Saad Belouadah, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Saad Belouadah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saad Belouadah 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 | 2,320 | 2,417 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,200 | 2,323 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,358 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 353 | 198 | 50 | 105 | 56.1% |
| As White | 170 | 95 | 25 | 50 | 55.9% |
| As Black | 183 | 103 | 25 | 55 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saad Belouadah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saad Belouadah's side.
First moves as White (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 113 | 66.5% | 63.7% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.9% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 21 | 12.4% | 69.0% |
| c4 | 12 | 7.1% | 62.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 63.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues Nf3 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Belouadah usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 26.6% | 58.0% |
| d6 | 23 | 24.5% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 17 | 18.1% | 52.9% |
| c5 | 16 | 17.0% | 65.6% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 11.7% | 90.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 69.2% | 64.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 9.2% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Saad Belouadah's chess games
All 353 games by Saad Belouadah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 198 wins, 50 draws, 105 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 25 | 12/6/7 | 48.0% |
| A48 | London System | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 23 | 12/4/7 | 52.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 10/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Axel Smith | 2,516 | Olympiad-42 | B01 |
| May 2015 | Mohamed Ezat | 2,474 | ch-Africa | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | Boris Markoja | 2,456 | Olympiad-43 | E05 |
| Sep 2018 | Enamul Hossain | 2,452 | Olympiad-43 | E61 |
| May 2015 | Essam El Gindy | 2,450 | ch-Africa | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2017 | 35 | 20 | 2,391 |
| ch-ALG | 2015 | 20 | 14 | 2,292 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 20 | 15.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-Arab | 2018 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,264 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,212 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,520 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saad Belouadah's chess games?
353 games by Saad Belouadah, from Apr 2003 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 Saad Belouadah has played.
What does Saad Belouadah play on the first move as White?
Across 170 games with White in our database, Saad Belouadah opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saad Belouadah answers 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Saad Belouadah play as White?
As White, Saad Belouadah's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (25 games, 48.0% win rate); London System (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 170 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saad Belouadah play as Black?
As Black, Saad Belouadah most often plays: Philidor (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Saad Belouadah's FIDE rating?
Saad Belouadah is currently rated 2,320 in classical chess, 2,200 in rapid and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,417 (May 2018).
How many games has Saad Belouadah played?
Our database contains 353 games by Saad Belouadah, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 50 draws, 105 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saad Belouadah?
353 games by Saad Belouadah 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.