Prepare against Kamel Njili
IM · Tunisia · World #1,569 classical · FIDE ID 5500869
Our database contains 300 games by Kamel Njili, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kamel Njili's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamel Njili 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 | 2,406 | 2,423 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,461 | Jul 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,245 | 2,374 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 137 | 64 | 99 | 45.7% |
| As White | 148 | 74 | 32 | 42 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 152 | 63 | 32 | 57 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamel Njili's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamel Njili's side.
First moves as White (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 77.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 16.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 4.1% | 83.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Njili usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Njili usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Njili usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Njili usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Njili usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Njili usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 70 | 93.3% | 52.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 88.7% | 52.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Kamel Njili's chess games
All 300 games by Kamel Njili in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 137 wins, 64 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 8/2/11 | 38.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,554 | Monastir GM | D37 |
| Sep 2012 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,554 | Monastir GM | A45 |
| Apr 2007 | Nikolai Ninov | 2,546 | Pierrevert Open 5th | B86 |
| Jun 2010 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,478 | 1st Marrakesh Open | B50 |
| Apr 2007 | Laurent Guidarelli | 2,458 | Pierrevert Open 5th | C84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 11.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Africa | 2011 | 26 | 14 | 2,314 |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2016 | 14 | 11 | 2,331 |
| Algiers Cup 11th | 2013 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,382 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6 | 2,442 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,304 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| Monastir GM | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,442 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamel Njili's chess games?
300 games by Kamel Njili, from Oct 2006 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 Kamel Njili has played.
What does Kamel Njili play on the first move as White?
Across 148 games with White in our database, Kamel Njili opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamel Njili answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Kamel Njili play as White?
As White, Kamel Njili's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 148 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamel Njili play as Black?
As Black, Kamel Njili most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 152 games.
What is Kamel Njili's FIDE rating?
Kamel Njili is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,245 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Kamel Njili played?
Our database contains 300 games by Kamel Njili, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 64 draws, 99 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamel Njili?
300 games by Kamel Njili 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.