Prepare against Rabah Bouhallel
FM · France · World #11,419 classical · FIDE ID 601381
When preparing against Rabah Bouhallel, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 315 games by Rabah Bouhallel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rabah Bouhallel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rabah Bouhallel 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 | 2,148 | 2,348 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 315 | 132 | 57 | 126 | 41.9% |
| As White | 153 | 69 | 31 | 53 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 162 | 63 | 26 | 73 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rabah Bouhallel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rabah Bouhallel's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 58.2% | 44.9% |
| e4 | 33 | 21.6% | 65.2% |
| d3 | 16 | 10.5% | 87.5% |
| e3 | 13 | 8.5% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues e4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bouhallel usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 42.3% | 43.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 39.4% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 15.5% | 95.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 55.2% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 37.9% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Rabah Bouhallel's chess games
All 315 games by Rabah Bouhallel 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: 132 wins, 57 draws, 126 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 5/4/8 | 29.4% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 16 | 13/2/1 | 81.3% |
| A20 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/4/12 | 36.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/5/10 | 37.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,585 | 16th Avoine Open | A48 |
| Jan 2001 | Dimitrij Bunzmann | 2,505 | 16th Avoine Open | A34 |
| Jan 2004 | Vlastimil Jansa | 2,477 | chT-FRA Gp-B | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Alexei Barsov | 2,475 | Bethune Open | A70 |
| May 2004 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,449 | chT-FRA Poule Basse | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 2004 | 27 | 20.5 | 2,397 |
| chT-FRA | 1998 | 16 | 6.5 | 2,239 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,210 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| chT2D-FRA 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 7 | 2,336 |
| chT-FRA 1A 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,306 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rabah Bouhallel's chess games?
315 games by Rabah Bouhallel, 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 Rabah Bouhallel has played.
What does Rabah Bouhallel play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Rabah Bouhallel opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rabah Bouhallel answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (39% of games), 1...Nc6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Rabah Bouhallel play as White?
As White, Rabah Bouhallel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Mieses Opening (16 games, 81.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rabah Bouhallel play as Black?
As Black, Rabah Bouhallel most often plays: Benoni Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 162 games.
What is Rabah Bouhallel's FIDE rating?
Rabah Bouhallel is currently rated 2,148 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,348 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Rabah Bouhallel played?
Our database contains 315 games by Rabah Bouhallel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 57 draws, 126 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rabah Bouhallel?
315 games by Rabah Bouhallel 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.