Prepare against Nazih Chamam
Tunisia · World #31,102 classical · FIDE ID 5502616
When preparing against Nazih Chamam, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 85 games by Nazih Chamam, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nazih Chamam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nazih Chamam 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 | 1,979 | 2,074 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,126 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,118 | 2,118 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 43 | 12 | 30 | 50.6% |
| As White | 42 | 21 | 5 | 16 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 22 | 7 | 14 | 51.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nazih Chamam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nazih Chamam's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 83.3% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.1% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Chamam usually continues Bg5 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Chamam usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chamam usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d6 (33% of these games)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Chamam usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Chamam usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 57.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 76.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Nazih Chamam's chess games
All 85 games by Nazih Chamam in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 43 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A31 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,186 | ch-TUN rapid | B17 |
| Apr 2019 | Houssem Eddine Meftahi | 2,111 | Hammam Sousse Sahel Blitz Open | A44 |
| Jun 2015 | Amir Hergli | 2,094 | chB-TUN | D14 |
| Feb 2019 | Saleh Salman | 2,064 | Arab Cities | B02 |
| Dec 2016 | Mohamed Hmam | 2,061 | ch-TUN | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2018 | 27 | 11 | 2,020 |
| Sousse Sahel Open | 2019 | 9 | 8 | 2,228 |
| ch-TUN rapid | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,986 |
| Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | 2018 | 7 | 6 | 2,108 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,984 |
| Hammam Sousse Sahel Blitz Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,034 |
| Tunis Ramadan Cup | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,097 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,015 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nazih Chamam's chess games?
85 games by Nazih Chamam, from May 2012 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 Nazih Chamam has played.
What does Nazih Chamam play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nazih Chamam opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nazih Chamam answers 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Nazih Chamam play as White?
As White, Nazih Chamam's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nazih Chamam play as Black?
As Black, Nazih Chamam most often plays: Alekhine Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Nazih Chamam's FIDE rating?
Nazih Chamam is currently rated 1,979 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,118 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,074 (May 2019).
How many games has Nazih Chamam played?
Our database contains 85 games by Nazih Chamam, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nazih Chamam?
85 games by Nazih Chamam 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.