Prepare against Lamine Brahami
IM · DZA · World #7,479 classical · FIDE ID 7905637
Our database contains 363 games by Lamine Brahami, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lamine Brahami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lamine Brahami 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 | 2,215 | 2,244 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,291 | 2,298 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,120 | 2,160 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 363 | 163 | 33 | 167 | 44.9% |
| As White | 187 | 82 | 16 | 89 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 176 | 81 | 17 | 78 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lamine Brahami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lamine Brahami's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 185 | 98.9% | 48.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Brahami usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brahami usually continues c4 (61.1% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Brahami usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Brahami usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 84.9% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 58 | 87.9% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Lamine Brahami's chess games
All 363 games by Lamine Brahami in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 163 wins, 33 draws, 167 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D24 | Indian Defense | 33 | 13/2/18 | 39.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 10/3/21 | 29.4% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/0/7 | 56.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A36 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Harry Grieve | 2,455 | Orsay Blitz Open | B97 |
| Dec 2020 | Enrique Tejedor Fuente | 2,442 | Titled Tue | B53 |
| Mar 2022 | Arystanbek Urazayev | 2,438 | Titled Tue Late | D11 |
| Oct 2020 | Sayantan Das | 2,431 | Speed Chess Super Swiss | E69 |
| Nov 2021 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 202 | 95 | 2,174 |
| Speed Chess Super Swiss | 2020 | 14 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2022 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,039 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,237 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,175 |
| Orsay Blitz Open | 2023 | 11 | 7 | 2,127 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
| Speed Chess GP2 | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,168 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lamine Brahami's chess games?
363 games by Lamine Brahami, from Feb 2015 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 Lamine Brahami has played.
What does Lamine Brahami play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Lamine Brahami opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games), 1.d3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lamine Brahami answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Lamine Brahami play as White?
As White, Lamine Brahami's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (33 games, 39.4% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 187 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lamine Brahami play as Black?
As Black, Lamine Brahami most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 56.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 176 games.
What is Lamine Brahami's FIDE rating?
Lamine Brahami is currently rated 2,215 in classical chess, 2,291 in rapid and 2,120 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Lamine Brahami played?
Our database contains 363 games by Lamine Brahami, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 33 draws, 167 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lamine Brahami?
363 games by Lamine Brahami 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.