Prepare against Hicham Boulahfa
CM · NLD · World #6,730 classical · FIDE ID 1024663
Our database contains 161 games by Hicham Boulahfa, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hicham Boulahfa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hicham Boulahfa 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 | 2,230 | 2,245 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 161 | 53 | 38 | 70 | 32.9% |
| As White | 83 | 28 | 19 | 36 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 78 | 25 | 19 | 34 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hicham Boulahfa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hicham Boulahfa's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 71.8% | 43.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.2% | 21.4% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 5.9% | 60.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Boulahfa usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Boulahfa usually continues Nf3 (31.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Boulahfa usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 21.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Boulahfa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Boulahfa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 62.2% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 13.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 5.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 75.0% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Hicham Boulahfa's chess games
All 161 games by Hicham Boulahfa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 53 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,391 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | B02 |
| Aug 2024 | Konstantin Kavutskiy | 2,328 | Maia Open | A45 |
| Jul 2024 | Albert Blees | 2,307 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B75 |
| Aug 2015 | Arno Bezemer | 2,305 | 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | E63 |
| May 2024 | Joost Wempe | 2,287 | Groningen Combinatie Open | E19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM-B | 2009 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 9 | 3 | 1,978 |
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 9 | 2 | 1,987 |
| Madrid Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,222 |
| Maia Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,290 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hicham Boulahfa's chess games?
161 games by Hicham Boulahfa, from Oct 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 Hicham Boulahfa has played.
What does Hicham Boulahfa play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Hicham Boulahfa opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hicham Boulahfa answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Hicham Boulahfa play as White?
As White, Hicham Boulahfa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hicham Boulahfa play as Black?
As Black, Hicham Boulahfa most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Hicham Boulahfa's FIDE rating?
Hicham Boulahfa is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (May 2025).
How many games has Hicham Boulahfa played?
Our database contains 161 games by Hicham Boulahfa, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 38 draws, 70 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hicham Boulahfa?
161 games by Hicham Boulahfa 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.