Prepare against Sarah Djidjeli
WFM · France · World #13,401 classical · FIDE ID 36067474
Our database contains 298 games by Sarah Djidjeli, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Djidjeli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Djidjeli 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 | 2,124 | 2,140 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,032 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 119 | 60 | 119 | 39.9% |
| As White | 153 | 71 | 25 | 57 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 145 | 48 | 35 | 62 | 33.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Djidjeli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Djidjeli's side.
First moves as White (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 152 | 99.3% | 54.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Djidjeli usually continues Nf3 (50.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Djidjeli usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Djidjeli usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Djidjeli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 98.8% | 48.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 54.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 45.5% | 42.5% |
Sarah Djidjeli's chess games
All 298 games by Sarah Djidjeli in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 119 wins, 60 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 11/9/7 | 40.7% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/0/8 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 28 | 9/6/13 | 32.1% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 20 | 5/5/10 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/2/12 | 17.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Dmitry Sumaneev | 2,450 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jul 2018 | Quentin Burri | 2,423 | 33rd Avoine Open | B55 |
| Jun 2020 | Pauline Guichard | 2,415 | C'Chartres Blitz w | C54 |
| Jan 2022 | Vladislav Klyashtorny | 2,403 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Jun 2020 | Deimante Daulyte-Cornette | 2,400 | C'Chartres Blitz w | B04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 10 | 2,048 |
| ch-FRA Blitz Online Qual | 2020 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,960 |
| C'Chartres Blitz w | 2020 | 15 | 7 | 2,264 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2019 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,789 |
| ch-FRA U14 Girls | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 1,727 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| 39th Wch U20 Girls | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,143 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Djidjeli's chess games?
298 games by Sarah Djidjeli, from Jul 2014 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 Sarah Djidjeli has played.
What does Sarah Djidjeli play on the first move as White?
Across 153 games with White in our database, Sarah Djidjeli opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Djidjeli answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Sarah Djidjeli play as White?
As White, Sarah Djidjeli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 153 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Djidjeli play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Djidjeli most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 32.1% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Sarah Djidjeli's FIDE rating?
Sarah Djidjeli is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Sarah Djidjeli played?
Our database contains 298 games by Sarah Djidjeli, covering Jul 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 119 wins, 60 draws, 119 losses (39.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Djidjeli?
298 games by Sarah Djidjeli 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.