Prepare against Khalil Hamzaoui
Tunisia · World #34,449 classical · FIDE ID 5511534
When preparing against Khalil Hamzaoui, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (40%).
Our database contains 47 games by Khalil Hamzaoui, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Khalil Hamzaoui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalil Hamzaoui 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 | 1,962 | 1,962 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,979 | 1,979 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 19 | 6 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 3 | 12 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalil Hamzaoui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalil Hamzaoui's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 36.8% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 21.1% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 71.4% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Hamzaoui usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Hamzaoui usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Hamzaoui usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 32% of White games, 58.3% score
- …d5 (83% of these games) — Hamzaoui usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Hamzaoui usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Khalil Hamzaoui's chess games
All 47 games by Khalil Hamzaoui in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/2 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Luciano Oliveira | 2,115 | African Online Open | B06 |
| Sep 2020 | Mohamed Ben Ammar | 2,105 | ch-TUN Subsidiaire | D91 |
| Feb 2019 | Hedi Bouflija | 2,047 | chT-TUN | A37 |
| Feb 2021 | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | 2,001 | African Online Open | D34 |
| May 2026 | Imed Jlajla | 1,899 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,187 |
| ch-TUN | 2021 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,894 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-TUN Subsid | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 1,676 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,003 |
| ch-TUN Subsidiaire | 2020 | 2 | 2 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalil Hamzaoui's chess games?
47 games by Khalil Hamzaoui, from Feb 2017 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 Hamzaoui has played.
What does Khalil Hamzaoui play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Khalil Hamzaoui opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.g3 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalil Hamzaoui answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (40% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Khalil Hamzaoui play as White?
As White, Khalil Hamzaoui's most-played openings in our database are: Hungarian Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalil Hamzaoui play as Black?
As Black, Khalil Hamzaoui most often plays: Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Khalil Hamzaoui's FIDE rating?
Khalil Hamzaoui is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,979 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Khalil Hamzaoui played?
Our database contains 47 games by Khalil Hamzaoui, covering Feb 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalil Hamzaoui?
47 games by Khalil Hamzaoui 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.