Prepare against Meriem Bellahcene
France · World #41,887 classical · FIDE ID 20655347
When preparing against Meriem Bellahcene, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (39% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense: Lion System as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Meriem Bellahcene, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meriem Bellahcene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meriem Bellahcene 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 | 1,927 | 1,940 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,907 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 114 | 28 | 104 | 46.3% |
| As White | 123 | 63 | 13 | 47 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 123 | 51 | 15 | 57 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Meriem Bellahcene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Meriem Bellahcene's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 120 | 97.6% | 55.4% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Bellahcene usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Bellahcene usually continues Nf3 (68.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bellahcene usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Bellahcene usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 28 | 39.4% | 46.4% |
| d6 | 26 | 36.6% | 40.4% |
| c5 | 17 | 23.9% | 44.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 34 | 91.9% | 51.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Meriem Bellahcene's chess games
All 246 games by Meriem Bellahcene in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 114 wins, 28 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 25 | 16/2/7 | 64.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 10/0/7 | 58.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 21 | 8/1/12 | 38.1% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Evgeniya Doluhanova | 2,229 | ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | A06 |
| Apr 2021 | Eric Bremond | 2,228 | C'Chartres Blitz Open April | B24 |
| Jun 2015 | Oriane Soubirou | 2,220 | Saint Jacut Lallemand Memorial w | A45 |
| May 2016 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,087 | chT-FRA Top 12 w GpA | A84 |
| Sep 2016 | Anahita Zahedifar | 2,081 | Wch U14 Girls | B11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA U12 Girls | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8 | 1,755 |
| chTB-FRA U20 1011 | 2010 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,344 |
| chT-FRA U20 1112 | 2011 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,447 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2016 | 13 | 9.5 | 1,762 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,083 |
| C'Chartres Blitz Open April | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 5 | 1,787 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meriem Bellahcene's chess games?
246 games by Meriem Bellahcene, from Jul 2011 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 Meriem Bellahcene has played.
What does Meriem Bellahcene play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Meriem Bellahcene opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meriem Bellahcene answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Meriem Bellahcene play as White?
As White, Meriem Bellahcene's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (25 games, 64.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 58.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meriem Bellahcene play as Black?
As Black, Meriem Bellahcene most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 123 games.
What is Meriem Bellahcene's FIDE rating?
Meriem Bellahcene is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess, 1,907 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Meriem Bellahcene played?
Our database contains 246 games by Meriem Bellahcene, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 28 draws, 104 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meriem Bellahcene?
246 games by Meriem Bellahcene 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.