Prepare against Nouri Zouaghi
Belgium · World #13,479 classical · FIDE ID 203262
Our database contains 76 games by Nouri Zouaghi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nouri Zouaghi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nouri Zouaghi 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 | 2,122 | 2,213 | Sep 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,042 | 2,111 | Nov 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 37 | 11 | 28 | 48.7% |
| As White | 42 | 21 | 7 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nouri Zouaghi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nouri Zouaghi's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 92.9% | 56.4% |
| c3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues f4 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Zouaghi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Nouri Zouaghi's chess games
All 76 games by Nouri Zouaghi 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: 37 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Aleksandar Trifunovic | 2,250 | Glorney Cup | D21 |
| Jan 1997 | Felix Beeckmans | 2,230 | ch-BEL U18 | B38 |
| Oct 2007 | Marcel Roofthoofd | 2,218 | chT-BEL 0708 | C01 |
| Oct 1999 | Aurelien Crut | 2,207 | ch-EU U20 | D30 |
| Aug 1999 | Philippe Uhoda | 2,169 | ch-BEL Class A | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 18 | 16 | 2,439 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1999 | 12 | 5 | 2,184 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,197 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 8 | 4 | 2,175 |
| ch-Flandern U18 | 1996 | 5 | 5 | – |
| Glorney Cup | 1996 | 5 | 2 | 2,160 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,065 |
| Abihome-B | 1995 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,867 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nouri Zouaghi's chess games?
76 games by Nouri Zouaghi, 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 Nouri Zouaghi has played.
What does Nouri Zouaghi play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Nouri Zouaghi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nouri Zouaghi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nouri Zouaghi play as White?
As White, Nouri Zouaghi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nouri Zouaghi play as Black?
As Black, Nouri Zouaghi most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Nouri Zouaghi's FIDE rating?
Nouri Zouaghi is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess and 2,042 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,213 (Sep 2015).
How many games has Nouri Zouaghi played?
Our database contains 76 games by Nouri Zouaghi, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nouri Zouaghi?
76 games by Nouri Zouaghi 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.