Prepare against Djamel Ferhi
DZA · World #24,861 classical · FIDE ID 7900740
Our database contains 93 games by Djamel Ferhi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Djamel Ferhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Djamel Ferhi 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 | 2,019 | 2,142 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,135 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,209 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 44 | 24 | 25 | 47.3% |
| As White | 49 | 26 | 12 | 11 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 44 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Djamel Ferhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Djamel Ferhi's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 91.8% | 67.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Ferhi usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ferhi usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ferhi usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ferhi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ferhi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 68.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Djamel Ferhi's chess games
All 93 games by Djamel Ferhi 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, 24 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2011 | Tarek Goutali | 2,330 | ch-ALG 23rd | A04 |
| Jan 2007 | Alberto Pulito | 2,285 | 5th ch-Mediterranean | C18 |
| Jan 2007 | Slavisa Peric | 2,258 | 5th ch-Mediterranean | C07 |
| Jun 2011 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,231 | Kheireddine Ameyar Memorial | B80 |
| May 2013 | Chafik Talbi | 2,173 | ch-ALG | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,197 |
| 5th ch-Mediterranean | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,303 |
| Doha Ramadan Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,073 |
| 11th Algiers Ameyar Memorial A | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Africa zt 4.1 | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-ALG U16 | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,252 |
| ch-ALG 23rd | 2011 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Djamel Ferhi's chess games?
93 games by Djamel Ferhi, 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 Ferhi has played.
What does Djamel Ferhi play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Djamel Ferhi opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Djamel Ferhi answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Djamel Ferhi play as White?
As White, Djamel Ferhi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Djamel Ferhi play as Black?
As Black, Djamel Ferhi most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Djamel Ferhi's FIDE rating?
Djamel Ferhi is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Djamel Ferhi played?
Our database contains 93 games by Djamel Ferhi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 24 draws, 25 losses (47.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Djamel Ferhi?
93 games by Djamel Ferhi 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.