Prepare against Moulaye Brahim Hemam
CM · Mauritania · World #38,368 classical · FIDE ID 19600054
When preparing against Moulaye Brahim Hemam, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (74%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Moulaye Brahim Hemam, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moulaye Brahim Hemam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moulaye Brahim Hemam 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 | 1,943 | 2,088 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,055 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,010 | 2,098 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 111 | 41 | 153 | 36.4% |
| As White | 156 | 59 | 18 | 79 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 149 | 52 | 23 | 74 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moulaye Brahim Hemam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moulaye Brahim Hemam's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 59.0% | 35.3% |
| d4 | 52 | 33.3% | 55.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.5% | 71.4% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.2% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 35.3% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Hemam usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hemam usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hemam usually continues d4 (43.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hemam usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Hemam usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Hemam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 64.4% | 54.3% |
| d6 | 21 | 23.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 73.5% | 42.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 31.3% |
Moulaye Brahim Hemam's chess games
All 305 games by Moulaye Brahim Hemam in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 111 wins, 41 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E90 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 7/1/13 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 1/5/1 | 14.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Pedro Ramon Martinez Reyes | 2,386 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Boris Onoprijchuk | 2,385 | Titled Tue Early | C53 |
| Feb 2021 | Amir Zaibi | 2,381 | African Online Open | C41 |
| Sep 2022 | Adrian Suarez Uriel | 2,375 | Titled Tue Late | D80 |
| Mar 2024 | Jose Francisco R P Neves Veiga | 2,366 | Titled Tue Late | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 119 | 35.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-MTN | 2019 | 46 | 35.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-MAU | 2014 | 21 | 9 | 1,702 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,924 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,133 |
| Riadh Rapid Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moulaye Brahim Hemam's chess games?
305 games by Moulaye Brahim Hemam, from Nov 2010 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 Moulaye Brahim Hemam has played.
What does Moulaye Brahim Hemam play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Moulaye Brahim Hemam opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moulaye Brahim Hemam answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Moulaye Brahim Hemam play as White?
As White, Moulaye Brahim Hemam's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moulaye Brahim Hemam play as Black?
As Black, Moulaye Brahim Hemam most often plays: Pirc Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 38.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Moulaye Brahim Hemam's FIDE rating?
Moulaye Brahim Hemam is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 2,010 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,088 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Moulaye Brahim Hemam played?
Our database contains 305 games by Moulaye Brahim Hemam, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 41 draws, 153 losses (36.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moulaye Brahim Hemam?
305 games by Moulaye Brahim Hemam 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.