Prepare against Jacques Elbilia
FM · Morocco · World #3,107 classical · FIDE ID 9000127
Our database contains 453 games by Jacques Elbilia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacques Elbilia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacques Elbilia 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 | 2,334 | 2,403 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,307 | 2,330 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,353 | 2,353 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 453 | 121 | 176 | 155 | 26.7% |
| As White | 222 | 66 | 86 | 70 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 231 | 55 | 90 | 85 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacques Elbilia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacques Elbilia's side.
First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 213 | 95.9% | 49.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 49.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Elbilia usually continues c4 (49.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Elbilia usually continues c4 (52.6% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Elbilia usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Elbilia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Elbilia usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 55 | 51.4% | 44.5% |
| d6 | 22 | 20.6% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 20 | 18.7% | 42.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 56.3% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 33.8% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Jacques Elbilia's chess games
All 453 games by Jacques Elbilia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 121 wins, 176 draws, 155 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 32 | 9/12/11 | 28.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 28 | 6/15/7 | 21.4% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 9/11/6 | 34.6% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 34 | 9/13/12 | 26.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 21 | 10/4/7 | 47.6% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/7/5 | 20.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 2/6/7 | 13.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| C10 | French Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 1/5/3 | 11.1% |
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Sofia Polgar | 2,485 | 14th Czerniak Memorial | A57 |
| Jan 1994 | Igor Efimov | 2,465 | Casablanca | E38 |
| Jan 1995 | Gabor Kallai | 2,460 | chT-FRA | A90 |
| Feb 2008 | Vladimir Doncea | 2,451 | chT1B-FRA 0708 | A68 |
| Nov 1998 | Jules Armas | 2,450 | Corsica Open | A68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open | 1993 | 25 | 15.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,377 |
| Mermaid Beach Club | 1999 | 22 | 7.5 | 2,276 |
| Cannes Open | 1995 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,297 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2012 | 12 | 5 | 2,327 |
| Karlsruhe Elo | 1991 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacques Elbilia's chess games?
453 games by Jacques Elbilia, from Apr 2003 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 Jacques Elbilia has played.
What does Jacques Elbilia play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Jacques Elbilia opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacques Elbilia answers 1...e6 (51% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jacques Elbilia play as White?
As White, Jacques Elbilia's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (32 games, 28.1% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 34.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacques Elbilia play as Black?
As Black, Jacques Elbilia most often plays: Horwitz Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate); Philidor (21 games, 47.6% win rate); French: Classical Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 231 games.
What is Jacques Elbilia's FIDE rating?
Jacques Elbilia is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess, 2,307 in rapid and 2,353 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Jacques Elbilia played?
Our database contains 453 games by Jacques Elbilia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 176 draws, 155 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacques Elbilia?
453 games by Jacques Elbilia 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.