Prepare against Noomene Ben Khelifa
France · World #18,605 classical · FIDE ID 641995
When preparing against Noomene Ben Khelifa, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 51 games by Noomene Ben Khelifa, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Noomene Ben Khelifa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noomene Ben Khelifa 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 | 2,069 | 2,155 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 39.2% |
| As White | 24 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noomene Ben Khelifa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noomene Ben Khelifa's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khelifa usually continues c4 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Khelifa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Khelifa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Noomene Ben Khelifa's chess games
All 51 games by Noomene Ben Khelifa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D33 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2016 | Boris Djalal | 2,224 | FRA-chT Top 12 | B19 |
| Jan 1998 | Jean Peyrin | 2,165 | Montpellier Open A | A52 |
| Aug 2022 | Oleg Iolis | 2,163 | 37th Geraardsbergen Open | D90 |
| Jul 2012 | Marc Jaulin | 2,046 | 87th ch-Paris Open B | A56 |
| Jan 2001 | Feidalla Khaznawi | 2,020 | Paris Open A | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,994 |
| Paris Open A | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,134 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2016 | 7 | 2 | 2,101 |
| 87th ch-Paris Open B | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,049 |
| ch-Val d'Oise | 2013 | 4 | 4 | 2,293 |
| 35th Syre Memorial Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 37th Geraardsbergen Open | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2,137 |
| Paris Open B | 1998 | 4 | 3 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noomene Ben Khelifa's chess games?
51 games by Noomene Ben Khelifa, from Apr 2004 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 Noomene Ben Khelifa has played.
What does Noomene Ben Khelifa play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Noomene Ben Khelifa opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noomene Ben Khelifa answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Noomene Ben Khelifa play as White?
As White, Noomene Ben Khelifa's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noomene Ben Khelifa play as Black?
As Black, Noomene Ben Khelifa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Noomene Ben Khelifa's FIDE rating?
Noomene Ben Khelifa is currently rated 2,069 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Noomene Ben Khelifa played?
Our database contains 51 games by Noomene Ben Khelifa, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 16 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noomene Ben Khelifa?
51 games by Noomene Ben Khelifa 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.