Prepare against Nabil E Khechen
IM · Lebanon · World #62,851 classical · FIDE ID 5300029
When preparing against Nabil E Khechen, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 188 games by Nabil E Khechen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nabil E Khechen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nabil E Khechen 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 | 1,846 | 2,130 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,046 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,011 | 2,023 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 78 | 31 | 79 | 41.5% |
| As White | 99 | 41 | 16 | 42 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 89 | 37 | 15 | 37 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nabil E Khechen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nabil E Khechen's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 67.7% | 53.7% |
| d4 | 24 | 24.2% | 39.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 4.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 53.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Khechen usually continues d4 (53.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Khechen usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Khechen usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Khechen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Khechen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Khechen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 64.4% | 46.6% |
| e6 | 8 | 17.8% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 13.3% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 77.4% | 64.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Nabil E Khechen's chess games
All 188 games by Nabil E Khechen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 78 wins, 31 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2011 | Ahmad Najjar | 2,293 | 4th Beirut Open | B06 |
| Nov 1990 | Rene A Grimaldi | 2,280 | Olympiad-29 | D53 |
| Jan 1996 | Ezat Kassabe | 2,270 | ch-Asia | A26 |
| Nov 1990 | Silver Kamuhangire | 2,255 | Olympiad-29 | E68 |
| Jun 1992 | Manuel Mateus | 2,255 | Olympiad-30 | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,900 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,298 |
| Olympiad-26 | 1984 | 11 | 6 | 2,381 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,222 |
| 9th Beirut Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,876 |
| 4th Beirut Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,319 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,995 |
| 5th Dubai Open | 2003 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nabil E Khechen's chess games?
188 games by Nabil E Khechen, from Apr 2003 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 Nabil E Khechen has played.
What does Nabil E Khechen play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Nabil E Khechen opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nabil E Khechen answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nabil E Khechen play as White?
As White, Nabil E Khechen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nabil E Khechen play as Black?
As Black, Nabil E Khechen most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Philidor (7 games, 57.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Nabil E Khechen's FIDE rating?
Nabil E Khechen is currently rated 1,846 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 2,011 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Nabil E Khechen played?
Our database contains 188 games by Nabil E Khechen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 31 draws, 79 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nabil E Khechen?
188 games by Nabil E Khechen 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.