Prepare against Djamel Benkiar
DZA · World #50,786 classical · FIDE ID 7900260
Our database contains 115 games by Djamel Benkiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Djamel Benkiar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Djamel Benkiar 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 | 1,890 | 2,085 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,033 | 2,056 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,111 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 115 | 44 | 31 | 40 | 38.3% |
| As White | 62 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 53 | 22 | 13 | 18 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Djamel Benkiar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Djamel Benkiar's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 50.0% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 31 | 50.0% | 53.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Benkiar usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 35.5% | 59.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 43.8% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 19.4% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 10.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Djamel Benkiar's chess games
All 115 games by Djamel Benkiar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 44 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 23 | 9/8/6 | 39.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Mejdi Kaabi | 2,363 | 11th Algiers Ameyar Memorial A | E06 |
| Apr 2014 | Mahfoud Oussedik | 2,243 | ch-ALG 26th | A90 |
| Jul 2000 | Fodil Seba | 2,240 | ch-ALG | B00 |
| Nov 2012 | Ali Abbes | 2,224 | 11th Algiers Ameyar Memorial A | B50 |
| Nov 2012 | Djamel Ferhi | 2,140 | 11th Algiers Ameyar Memorial A | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG sf | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,988 |
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-ALG | 2014 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,123 |
| ALG Cup | 2019 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-ALG 26th | 2014 | 10 | 2 | 1,943 |
| ch-ALG 24th | 2012 | 9 | 1 | 1,848 |
| 11th Algiers Ameyar Memorial A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| ALG Olympic Selection | 2000 | 8 | 2 | 1,936 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Djamel Benkiar's chess games?
115 games by Djamel Benkiar, from Apr 2003 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 Djamel Benkiar has played.
What does Djamel Benkiar play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Djamel Benkiar opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (50% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Djamel Benkiar answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...Nc6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Djamel Benkiar play as White?
As White, Djamel Benkiar's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Djamel Benkiar play as Black?
As Black, Djamel Benkiar most often plays: Alekhine Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Djamel Benkiar's FIDE rating?
Djamel Benkiar is currently rated 1,890 in classical chess, 2,033 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Djamel Benkiar played?
Our database contains 115 games by Djamel Benkiar, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 31 draws, 40 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Djamel Benkiar?
115 games by Djamel Benkiar 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.