Prepare against Halim Alami
Morocco · World #35,816 classical · FIDE ID 9001123
Our database contains 53 games by Halim Alami, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Halim Alami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Halim Alami 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 | 1,955 | 2,163 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,945 | 2,131 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 2,006 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 18 | 3 | 31 | 34.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 29 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Halim Alami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Halim Alami's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 50.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Alami usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Alami usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Alami usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 30.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Alami usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Alami usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Alami usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 40.0% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
Halim Alami's chess games
All 53 games by Halim Alami in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/3 | 37.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Sagar Tejaswini | 2,180 | Gibraltar Challengers Open A | C90 |
| Jan 2020 | Cristian-Gabriel Voiteanu | 2,133 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | D00 |
| Jan 2024 | Abdeslam Zarkik | 2,131 | 5th Tiznit Open | A26 |
| Jan 2020 | Jim O'Neil | 1,870 | Gibraltar Challengers Open B | B21 |
| Jan 2024 | Abdelali Idrissi Naqib | 1,868 | 5th Tiznit Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Challengers Open B | 2020 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,036 |
| 5th Tiznit Open | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Chefchaouen Open | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| 1st Marrakesh Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,242 |
| 4th Tiznit Open | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,920 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Open A | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Hvar Open | 2023 | 3 | 0 | 1,885 |
| El Ksiba Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Halim Alami's chess games?
53 games by Halim Alami, from Jan 2007 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 Halim Alami has played.
What does Halim Alami play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Halim Alami opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Halim Alami answers 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (40% of games).
What openings does Halim Alami play as White?
As White, Halim Alami's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Halim Alami play as Black?
As Black, Halim Alami most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Halim Alami's FIDE rating?
Halim Alami is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess, 1,945 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Halim Alami played?
Our database contains 53 games by Halim Alami, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Halim Alami?
53 games by Halim Alami 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.