Prepare against Khalil Bengherabi
FM · DZA · World #12,885 classical · FIDE ID 7900325
When preparing against Khalil Bengherabi, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 388 games by Khalil Bengherabi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khalil Bengherabi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalil Bengherabi 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 | 2,131 | 2,288 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,022 | 2,179 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,023 | 2,218 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 388 | 180 | 85 | 123 | 46.4% |
| As White | 193 | 95 | 44 | 54 | 49.2% |
| As Black | 195 | 85 | 41 | 69 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalil Bengherabi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalil Bengherabi's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 97.4% | 60.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues d4 (57.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bengherabi usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 107 | 99.1% | 55.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 72.1% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 27.9% | 47.1% |
Khalil Bengherabi's chess games
All 388 games by Khalil Bengherabi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 180 wins, 85 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 33 | 14/8/11 | 42.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 28 | 13/8/7 | 46.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 14/3/4 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 26 | 10/4/12 | 38.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 21 | 9/5/7 | 42.9% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,524 | 3rd Algiers Open | C41 |
| Feb 2015 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,436 | 3rd Algiers Open | E05 |
| Aug 2014 | Dritan Mehmeti | 2,416 | Olympiad-41 | D03 |
| Jun 2015 | Anna Zozulia | 2,355 | 13th Algiers Ameyar Memorial | B74 |
| Sep 2014 | Arnaud Payen | 2,341 | 4th Monastir Slama Memorial | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 61 | 35.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 25 | 19 | 2,184 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,188 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2018 | 15 | 8 | 2,135 |
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,984 |
| Wch U12 | 1991 | 10 | 3 | – |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,252 |
| ch-ALG 26th | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalil Bengherabi's chess games?
388 games by Khalil Bengherabi, from Apr 2003 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 Khalil Bengherabi has played.
What does Khalil Bengherabi play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, Khalil Bengherabi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalil Bengherabi answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games).
What openings does Khalil Bengherabi play as White?
As White, Khalil Bengherabi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Scotch Game (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalil Bengherabi play as Black?
As Black, Khalil Bengherabi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (21 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 195 games.
What is Khalil Bengherabi's FIDE rating?
Khalil Bengherabi is currently rated 2,131 in classical chess, 2,022 in rapid and 2,023 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Khalil Bengherabi played?
Our database contains 388 games by Khalil Bengherabi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 85 draws, 123 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalil Bengherabi?
388 games by Khalil Bengherabi 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.