Prepare against Khalid Becham
CM · Morocco · World #14,292 classical · FIDE ID 9000275
Our database contains 78 games by Khalid Becham, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khalid Becham's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalid Becham 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 | 2,113 | 2,146 | Feb 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,077 | 2,089 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,113 | 2,120 | Dec 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 33.3% |
| As White | 41 | 19 | 10 | 12 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 7 | 11 | 19 | 18.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalid Becham's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalid Becham's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 75.6% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 19.5% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Becham usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Becham usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Becham usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Becham usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Becham usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Becham usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
Khalid Becham's chess games
All 78 games by Khalid Becham in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2013 | Jesus Galvan | 2,231 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | A44 |
| Jan 2013 | Ali R Jaunooby | 2,178 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | B06 |
| Jan 2013 | Alexander Pena Riasco | 2,176 | 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | B79 |
| Jan 2013 | Manfred Herbold | 2,164 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | C41 |
| Jan 2013 | Ruben Valhondo Morales | 2,136 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,167 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,944 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,980 |
| 20th Chefchaouen Open | 2024 | 6 | 4 | 2,025 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,916 |
| 12th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,027 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers A | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalid Becham's chess games?
78 games by Khalid Becham, from Mar 2012 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 Khalid Becham has played.
What does Khalid Becham play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Khalid Becham opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalid Becham answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Khalid Becham play as White?
As White, Khalid Becham's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalid Becham play as Black?
As Black, Khalid Becham most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Khalid Becham's FIDE rating?
Khalid Becham is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,077 in rapid and 2,113 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,146 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Khalid Becham played?
Our database contains 78 games by Khalid Becham, covering Mar 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 21 draws, 31 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalid Becham?
78 games by Khalid Becham 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.