Prepare against Hichem Chelly
Tunisia · World #26,965 classical · FIDE ID 5503906
When preparing against Hichem Chelly, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 44 games by Hichem Chelly, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hichem Chelly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hichem Chelly 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 | 2,005 | 2,005 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,864 | 1,943 | Sep 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hichem Chelly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hichem Chelly's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 95.7% | 47.7% |
| h4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.h4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Chelly usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 14.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Hichem Chelly's chess games
All 44 games by Hichem Chelly in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - Sep 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: 11 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Emmanuel Cousin | 2,003 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Zerarga,Imene | 1,972 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Alexandre Herbin | 1,933 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | C10 |
| Mar 2013 | Kais Ben Khedija | 1,871 | ch-TUN | D43 |
| Mar 2013 | Sofiene Hamzi | 1,774 | ch-TUN | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-TUN | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,796 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Hammam Sousse Sahel Blitz Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,627 |
| ch-TUN rapid | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,854 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,469 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,904 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,591 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hichem Chelly's chess games?
44 games by Hichem Chelly, from Nov 2013 to Sep 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 Hichem Chelly has played.
What does Hichem Chelly play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Hichem Chelly opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.h4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hichem Chelly answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Hichem Chelly play as White?
As White, Hichem Chelly's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hichem Chelly play as Black?
As Black, Hichem Chelly most often plays: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Hichem Chelly's FIDE rating?
Hichem Chelly is currently rated 2,005 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,864 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Hichem Chelly played?
Our database contains 44 games by Hichem Chelly, covering Nov 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hichem Chelly?
44 games by Hichem Chelly 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.