Prepare against Mohamed Ilias Saim
FM · DZA · World #11,545 classical · FIDE ID 7900465
When preparing against Mohamed Ilias Saim, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 18.9% over 37 games.
Our database contains 654 games by Mohamed Ilias Saim, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Ilias Saim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Ilias Saim 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 | 2,147 | 2,191 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,130 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,063 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 654 | 214 | 54 | 386 | 32.7% |
| As White | 328 | 104 | 32 | 192 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 326 | 110 | 22 | 194 | 33.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Ilias Saim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Ilias Saim's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 41.5% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 133 | 40.5% | 23.7% |
| c4 | 51 | 15.5% | 21.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 1.8% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Saim usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Saim usually continues Nf3 (48.1% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Saim usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 23.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Saim usually continues c4 (25.7% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Saim usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Saim usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 62 | 41.3% | 29.0% |
| e5 | 37 | 24.7% | 47.3% |
| c5 | 30 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 20 | 13.3% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 87 | 73.1% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 14 | 11.8% | 28.6% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Mohamed Ilias Saim's chess games
All 654 games by Mohamed Ilias Saim in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 214 wins, 54 draws, 386 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 37 | 7/1/29 | 18.9% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 7/2/16 | 28.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 1/0/12 | 7.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 1/0/10 | 9.1% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 27 | 9/2/16 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/0/14 | 30.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/0/14 | 22.2% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A30 | English Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2023 | Renato Terry | 2,503 | Titled Tue Late | B31 |
| Jan 2024 | Robert Hungaski | 2,471 | Titled Tue Early | B23 |
| Jul 2023 | Augustin Droin | 2,457 | Titled Tue Early | A20 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| May 2018 | Saad Belouadah | 2,417 | ch-ALG sf | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 388 | 94 | 1,941 |
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 35 | 25 | 2,237 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 31 | 19.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2014 | 17 | 11 | 2,121 |
| chT-ALG | 2017 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,230 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 1,926 |
| ch-ALG U18 | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,300 |
| ch-ALG U20 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Ilias Saim's chess games?
654 games by Mohamed Ilias Saim, from Jan 2008 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 Mohamed Ilias Saim has played.
What does Mohamed Ilias Saim play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Mohamed Ilias Saim opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Ilias Saim answers 1...c6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Ilias Saim play as White?
As White, Mohamed Ilias Saim's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (37 games, 18.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 28.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 328 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Ilias Saim play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Ilias Saim most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 326 games.
What is Mohamed Ilias Saim's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Ilias Saim is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,191 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Mohamed Ilias Saim played?
Our database contains 654 games by Mohamed Ilias Saim, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 54 draws, 386 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Ilias Saim?
654 games by Mohamed Ilias Saim 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.