Prepare against Kamel Saheb
DZA · World #51,209 classical · FIDE ID 7901364
Our database contains 126 games by Kamel Saheb, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kamel Saheb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kamel Saheb 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 | 1,888 | 2,139 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 2,087 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 2,122 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 53 | 15 | 58 | 42.1% |
| As White | 65 | 29 | 10 | 26 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 24 | 5 | 32 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kamel Saheb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kamel Saheb's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 80.0% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 13 | 20.0% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Saheb usually continues Bg5 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Saheb usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Saheb usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 42.3% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Saheb usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Saheb usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Saheb usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Kamel Saheb's chess games
All 126 games by Kamel Saheb in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 53 wins, 15 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 27 | 13/6/8 | 48.1% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Amir Zaibi | 2,373 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | C28 |
| Jun 2014 | Anna Zozulia | 2,364 | 12th Zeralda Ameyar Memorial | C48 |
| Oct 2025 | Renzo Mantovani | 2,225 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | C24 |
| Jun 2015 | Mohamed Ilias Saim | 2,144 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | C56 |
| Oct 2025 | Povilas Lasinskas | 2,125 | 33rd World Senior 50+ | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 16 | 8.5 | 1,973 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,943 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,944 |
| Algiers Ameyar Memorial-B 11th | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 1,946 |
| 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,080 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,988 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,072 |
| 17th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,941 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kamel Saheb's chess games?
126 games by Kamel Saheb, from Jan 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 Saheb has played.
What does Kamel Saheb play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Kamel Saheb opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kamel Saheb answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Kamel Saheb play as White?
As White, Kamel Saheb's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (27 games, 48.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kamel Saheb play as Black?
As Black, Kamel Saheb most often plays: Italian Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Kamel Saheb's FIDE rating?
Kamel Saheb is currently rated 1,888 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,139 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Kamel Saheb played?
Our database contains 126 games by Kamel Saheb, covering Jan 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 15 draws, 58 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kamel Saheb?
126 games by Kamel Saheb 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.