Prepare against Nadim Slim
Lebanon · World #82,739 classical · FIDE ID 5307007
When preparing against Nadim Slim, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 54 games by Nadim Slim, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nadim Slim's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nadim Slim 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 | 1,781 | 1,851 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,855 | 1,878 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,755 | 1,807 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 23 | 9 | 22 | 42.6% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nadim Slim's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nadim Slim's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 76.9% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Slim usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Slim usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Slim usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Slim usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Slim usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Nadim Slim's chess games
All 54 games by Nadim Slim in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Marwan Sharbel | 1,973 | 10th Beirut Open | D03 |
| Sep 2017 | Mohamad Habash | 1,846 | chT-LIB | A12 |
| Sep 2017 | Mohamed Farhat | 1,806 | chT-LIB | A32 |
| Mar 2017 | Tarraf Tarraf | 1,659 | ch-LIB sf | A57 |
| Apr 2019 | Wissam Eid | 1,568 | 10th Beirut Open | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Beirut Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,809 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,591 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,844 |
| 11th Beirut Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,530 |
| 20th Beirut Christmas Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,452 |
| 50th ch-LBN | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,761 |
| Dekweneh Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,438 |
| chT-LIB | 2017 | 4 | 2 | 1,921 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nadim Slim's chess games?
54 games by Nadim Slim, from Apr 2017 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 Nadim Slim has played.
What does Nadim Slim play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Nadim Slim opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nadim Slim answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Nadim Slim play as White?
As White, Nadim Slim's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nadim Slim play as Black?
As Black, Nadim Slim most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Nadim Slim's FIDE rating?
Nadim Slim is currently rated 1,781 in classical chess, 1,855 in rapid and 1,755 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (May 2018).
How many games has Nadim Slim played?
Our database contains 54 games by Nadim Slim, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nadim Slim?
54 games by Nadim Slim 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.