Prepare against Nassim Zrikem
FM · Morocco · World #9,015 classical · FIDE ID 9002693
When preparing against Nassim Zrikem, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Nassim Zrikem, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nassim Zrikem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nassim Zrikem 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 | 2,186 | 2,224 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,094 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,083 | 2,083 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 64 | 28 | 74 | 38.6% |
| As White | 86 | 33 | 17 | 36 | 38.4% |
| As Black | 80 | 31 | 11 | 38 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nassim Zrikem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nassim Zrikem's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 59.3% | 47.1% |
| e4 | 27 | 31.4% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.3% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zrikem usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 76.0% | 36.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 33.3% |
Nassim Zrikem's chess games
All 166 games by Nassim Zrikem in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 64 wins, 28 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 19 | 7/4/8 | 36.8% |
| D05 | Colle System | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A47 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | David W L Howell | 2,640 | Online Olym Div Top-C | C55 |
| Jul 2023 | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | 2,506 | 4th Valencia Cuna Open | A47 |
| Sep 2018 | Martin Christian Huber | 2,390 | 57th Wch U20 | D05 |
| Oct 2023 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,385 | 4th La Nucia Open | D03 |
| Aug 2023 | Vladimir Bochnicka | 2,368 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 47 | 21 | 2,095 |
| 57th Wch U20 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| Sousse Go Makkah Open | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Barcelona Navidad IM 1 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,112 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,163 |
| 4th Valencia Monteolivete Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,225 |
| 56th Mislata Open | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nassim Zrikem's chess games?
166 games by Nassim Zrikem, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Nassim Zrikem has played.
What does Nassim Zrikem play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Nassim Zrikem opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nassim Zrikem answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Nassim Zrikem play as White?
As White, Nassim Zrikem's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Colle System (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Torre Attack (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nassim Zrikem play as Black?
As Black, Nassim Zrikem most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Nassim Zrikem's FIDE rating?
Nassim Zrikem is currently rated 2,186 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid and 2,083 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Nassim Zrikem played?
Our database contains 166 games by Nassim Zrikem, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 28 draws, 74 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nassim Zrikem?
166 games by Nassim Zrikem 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.