Prepare against Lakhdar Benlaid
DZA · World #54,712 classical · FIDE ID 7903413
Our database contains 38 games by Lakhdar Benlaid, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lakhdar Benlaid's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lakhdar Benlaid 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 | 1,875 | 1,893 | Aug 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,901 | 1,941 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,867 | 1,921 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 20 | 4 | 14 | 52.6% |
| As White | 18 | 12 | 1 | 5 | 66.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lakhdar Benlaid's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lakhdar Benlaid's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 69.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Benlaid usually continues Nc3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Benlaid usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Benlaid usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Lakhdar Benlaid's chess games
All 38 games by Lakhdar Benlaid in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Mounir Ould Rouis | 2,094 | ch-ALG sf | D00 |
| Aug 2014 | Fares Sebaihi | 2,074 | chT-ALG | B23 |
| Mar 2013 | Nouressadat Salhi | 1,988 | ch-ALG sf | B70 |
| Mar 2013 | Mohamed Ilias Saim | 1,967 | ch-ALG sf | C54 |
| Aug 2013 | Abdelouhab Ouaret | 1,850 | chT-ALG | A11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG sf | 2014 | 18 | 12 | 2,012 |
| chT-ALG | 2014 | 16 | 8 | 1,938 |
| Algiers Algerian Cup | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 2,204 |
| 1st Bejaia Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,512 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lakhdar Benlaid's chess games?
38 games by Lakhdar Benlaid, from Jan 2013 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 Lakhdar Benlaid has played.
What does Lakhdar Benlaid play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Lakhdar Benlaid opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lakhdar Benlaid answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Lakhdar Benlaid play as White?
As White, Lakhdar Benlaid's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lakhdar Benlaid play as Black?
As Black, Lakhdar Benlaid most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lakhdar Benlaid's FIDE rating?
Lakhdar Benlaid is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,901 in rapid and 1,867 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Aug 2013).
How many games has Lakhdar Benlaid played?
Our database contains 38 games by Lakhdar Benlaid, covering Jan 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lakhdar Benlaid?
38 games by Lakhdar Benlaid 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.