Prepare against Hicham Hamdouchi
GM · Morocco · World #650 classical · FIDE ID 9000011
Our database contains 1,763 games by Hicham Hamdouchi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hicham Hamdouchi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hicham Hamdouchi 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 | 2,492 | 2,628 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,485 | 2,609 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,490 | 2,617 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,763 | 822 | 649 | 292 | 46.6% |
| As White | 915 | 461 | 318 | 136 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 848 | 361 | 331 | 156 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hicham Hamdouchi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hicham Hamdouchi's side.
First moves as White (915 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 848 | 92.7% | 67.8% |
| d4 | 30 | 3.3% | 73.3% |
| Nf3 | 20 | 2.2% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 11 | 1.2% | 68.2% |
| g3 | 5 | 0.5% | 90.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 67.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues Nf3 (65.1% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues d4 (64.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 73.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Hamdouchi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 312 | 75.2% | 67.9% |
| e6 | 37 | 8.9% | 60.8% |
| e5 | 25 | 6.0% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 4.6% | 65.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 1.2% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (309 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 159 | 51.5% | 63.5% |
| d5 | 66 | 21.4% | 53.0% |
| e6 | 55 | 17.8% | 58.2% |
| d6 | 22 | 7.1% | 70.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 1.6% | 70.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Hicham Hamdouchi's chess games
All 1,763 games by Hicham Hamdouchi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 822 wins, 649 draws, 292 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 124 | 61/40/23 | 49.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 66 | 44/17/5 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 12/14/10 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 12/10/14 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 30 | 23/3/4 | 76.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 15/11/4 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 26 | 9/13/4 | 34.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 25 | 13/9/3 | 52.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 24 | 16/7/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 23 | 11/5/7 | 47.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 128 | 73/34/21 | 57.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 74 | 22/40/12 | 29.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 51 | 25/15/11 | 49.0% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 44 | 21/17/6 | 47.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 38 | 14/17/7 | 36.8% |
| A31 | English Opening | 32 | 15/14/3 | 46.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 18/10/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 26 | 13/10/3 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | David Navara | 2,727 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B53 |
| Jan 1994 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,675 | chT-FRA | B12 |
| May 2005 | Anatoly Karpov | 2,674 | Bordeaux Grand Prix | B12 |
| Mar 2001 | Jiangchuan Ye | 2,671 | World Cup of Rapid Chess B | C41 |
| Oct 2002 | Joel Lautier | 2,665 | Cap d'Agde A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2021 | 91 | 56.5 | 2,580 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 51 | 29 | 2,527 |
| ch-Arab | 2018 | 47 | 34.5 | 2,567 |
| Cannes Open | 2011 | 35 | 21.5 | 2,504 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2023 | 32 | 18 | 2,536 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2024 | 27 | 16.5 | 2,624 |
| Sitges Open | 1995 | 27 | 22 | 2,541 |
| Montpellier Open A | 2001 | 23 | 16.5 | 2,516 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christian Bauer (16 games) · Jean-Marc Degraeve (13 games) · Etienne Bacrot (12 games) · Laurent Fressinet (12 games) · Sebastien Maze (12 games) · Andrei Sokolov (12 games) · Manuel Apicella (11 games) · Romain Edouard (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hicham Hamdouchi's chess games?
1,763 games by Hicham Hamdouchi, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Hamdouchi has played.
What does Hicham Hamdouchi play on the first move as White?
Across 915 games with White in our database, Hicham Hamdouchi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hicham Hamdouchi answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Hicham Hamdouchi play as White?
As White, Hicham Hamdouchi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (124 games, 49.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (66 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 915 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hicham Hamdouchi play as Black?
As Black, Hicham Hamdouchi most often plays: Sicilian (128 games, 57.0% win rate); Slav Defense (74 games, 29.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (51 games, 49.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 848 games.
What is Hicham Hamdouchi's FIDE rating?
Hicham Hamdouchi is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess, 2,485 in rapid and 2,490 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,628 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Hicham Hamdouchi played?
Our database contains 1,763 games by Hicham Hamdouchi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 822 wins, 649 draws, 292 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hicham Hamdouchi?
1,763 games by Hicham Hamdouchi 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.