Prepare against Hicham Fadil
Luxembourg · World #37,861 classical · FIDE ID 4000935
Our database contains 32 games by Hicham Fadil, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hicham Fadil's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hicham Fadil 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 | 1,945 | 1,966 | Apr 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,935 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 37.5% |
| As White | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Fadil usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Fadil usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fadil usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Fadil usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Fadil usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 76.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Hicham Fadil's chess games
All 32 games by Hicham Fadil 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jesus Carrillo | 2,174 | 1st Kaupthing Open B | B45 |
| Apr 2007 | Claude Kaber | 2,152 | ch-LUX AB | B45 |
| Nov 2012 | Lucien Gaspar | 2,135 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | A44 |
| Dec 2012 | Tom Weidig | 2,016 | chT-Luxembourg 1213 | C00 |
| Apr 2007 | Fritz Klicker | 1,972 | ch-LUX AB | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Kaupthing Open B | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,746 |
| ch-LUX AB | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,036 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1314 | 2014 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,792 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1112 | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,759 |
| chT-Luxembourg 1415 | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hicham Fadil's chess games?
32 games by Hicham Fadil, 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 Fadil has played.
What does Hicham Fadil play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Hicham Fadil opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hicham Fadil answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Hicham Fadil play as White?
As White, Hicham Fadil's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hicham Fadil play as Black?
As Black, Hicham Fadil most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Hicham Fadil's FIDE rating?
Hicham Fadil is currently rated 1,945 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Hicham Fadil played?
Our database contains 32 games by Hicham Fadil, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hicham Fadil?
32 games by Hicham Fadil 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.