Prepare against Fares Khennous
DZA · World #20,632 classical · FIDE ID 7902310
Our database contains 39 games by Fares Khennous, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fares Khennous's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fares Khennous 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 | 2,052 | 2,085 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,005 | 2,005 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,952 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 13 | 7 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 9 | 2 | 8 | 47.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fares Khennous's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fares Khennous's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 80.0% | 34.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Khennous usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Khennous usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Khennous usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Khennous usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Fares Khennous's chess games
All 39 games by Fares Khennous in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Said Medjkouh | 2,072 | chT-ALG | B24 |
| Jan 2015 | Fateh Cherifi | 1,895 | ch-ALG sf | E80 |
| Mar 2013 | Sid Ali Kendi | 1,732 | ch-ALG sf | E62 |
| Mar 2013 | Saadi Araoune | 1,581 | ch-ALG sf | A10 |
| Mar 2013 | Mourad Ouhabi | 1,566 | ch-ALG sf | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG sf | 2015 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,908 |
| Algiers Ameyar Memorial-B 11th | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,886 |
| chT-ALG | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,034 |
| 3rd Merida World Heritage Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,910 |
| 3rd Leca da Palmeira Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,948 |
| Bejaia Open | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,156 |
| 14th Almansa Open A | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 2,230 |
| Agneaux St Lo Open 18th | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,810 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fares Khennous's chess games?
39 games by Fares Khennous, from Dec 2012 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 Fares Khennous has played.
What does Fares Khennous play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Fares Khennous opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fares Khennous answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Fares Khennous play as White?
As White, Fares Khennous's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fares Khennous play as Black?
As Black, Fares Khennous most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Fares Khennous's FIDE rating?
Fares Khennous is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,005 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Fares Khennous played?
Our database contains 39 games by Fares Khennous, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fares Khennous?
39 games by Fares Khennous 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.