Prepare against Khalil Nafri
CM · Morocco · World #6,504 classical · FIDE ID 9001395
Our database contains 103 games by Khalil Nafri, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Khalil Nafri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khalil Nafri 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 | 2,235 | 2,259 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,243 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,157 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 32 | 23 | 48 | 31.1% |
| As White | 49 | 17 | 12 | 20 | 34.7% |
| As Black | 54 | 15 | 11 | 28 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khalil Nafri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khalil Nafri's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Nafri usually continues Nf3 (37.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nafri usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Nafri usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 96.2% | 46.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 15.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Khalil Nafri's chess games
All 103 games by Khalil Nafri in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 32 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Khaled Abdel Razik | 2,419 | chT-Arab Clubs | D46 |
| Dec 2023 | Sumiya Chinguun | 2,319 | Wch Rapid | B35 |
| Dec 2023 | Jamshid Mustafaev | 2,313 | Wch Blitz | A08 |
| Oct 2015 | Farhan Mohannad | 2,292 | chT-Arab Clubs | D35 |
| Jan 2013 | Francisco Javier Garcia Jimenez | 2,278 | 11th Gibraltar Masters | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 5 | 2,252 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 5 | 2,223 |
| Africa-ch Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,221 |
| Nouakchott zt 4.1 | 2013 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,381 |
| chT-Arab Clubs | 2015 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| 1st Marrakesh Open | 2010 | 6 | 2 | 2,370 |
| 11th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2013 | 5 | 3 | 2,254 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khalil Nafri's chess games?
103 games by Khalil Nafri, from Apr 2006 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 Khalil Nafri has played.
What does Khalil Nafri play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Khalil Nafri opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khalil Nafri answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Khalil Nafri play as White?
As White, Khalil Nafri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khalil Nafri play as Black?
As Black, Khalil Nafri most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Khalil Nafri's FIDE rating?
Khalil Nafri is currently rated 2,235 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Khalil Nafri played?
Our database contains 103 games by Khalil Nafri, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 23 draws, 48 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khalil Nafri?
103 games by Khalil Nafri 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.