Prepare against Hacene Ferrah
DZA · World #71,668 classical · FIDE ID 7901569
When preparing against Hacene Ferrah, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Hacene Ferrah, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hacene Ferrah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hacene Ferrah 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 | 1,816 | 1,830 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,761 | 1,857 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,830 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 12 | 5 | 28 | 26.7% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hacene Ferrah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hacene Ferrah's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 95.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Ferrah usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Ferrah usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ferrah usually continues exd5 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ferrah usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Hacene Ferrah's chess games
All 45 games by Hacene Ferrah in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Abdelmalek Tazarout | 1,724 | ALG Cup | D46 |
| Aug 2013 | Hakim Salah Aiech | 1,701 | chT-ALG | B80 |
| Feb 2020 | Mohamed Chami | 1,659 | ALG Cup | B06 |
| Aug 2014 | Abdelkader Samar | 1,650 | chT-ALG | D78 |
| Feb 2015 | Elhadi Menouar | 1,540 | 3rd Algiers Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-ALG | 2017 | 20 | 5 | 1,840 |
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 1,830 |
| 3rd Algiers Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,930 |
| ch-ALG | 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1,550 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hacene Ferrah's chess games?
45 games by Hacene Ferrah, from Sep 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 Hacene Ferrah has played.
What does Hacene Ferrah play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Hacene Ferrah opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hacene Ferrah answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Hacene Ferrah play as White?
As White, Hacene Ferrah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hacene Ferrah play as Black?
As Black, Hacene Ferrah most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Hacene Ferrah's FIDE rating?
Hacene Ferrah is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,761 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Hacene Ferrah played?
Our database contains 45 games by Hacene Ferrah, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hacene Ferrah?
45 games by Hacene Ferrah 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.