Prepare against Slim Belkhodja
GM · France · World #5,195 classical · FIDE ID 600229
Our database contains 1,203 games by Slim Belkhodja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Slim Belkhodja's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slim Belkhodja 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 | 2,267 | 2,506 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,462 | Oct 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,268 | 2,404 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,203 | 520 | 389 | 294 | 43.2% |
| As White | 613 | 297 | 187 | 129 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 590 | 223 | 202 | 165 | 37.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slim Belkhodja's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slim Belkhodja's side.
First moves as White (613 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 558 | 91.0% | 64.7% |
| d3 | 17 | 2.8% | 47.1% |
| b3 | 14 | 2.3% | 46.4% |
| g3 | 9 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 1.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues d3 (65.1% score)
- 1.d3 — 3% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Belkhodja usually continues Nd2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 220 | 76.1% | 57.5% |
| d6 | 49 | 17.0% | 56.1% |
| e5 | 11 | 3.8% | 45.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (223 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 112 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Nf6 | 98 | 43.9% | 54.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 3.1% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Slim Belkhodja's chess games
All 1,203 games by Slim Belkhodja in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 520 wins, 389 draws, 294 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 95 | 44/32/19 | 46.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 77 | 39/22/16 | 50.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 53 | 28/13/12 | 52.8% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 47 | 21/19/7 | 44.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 13/2/4 | 68.4% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 17 | 8/7/2 | 47.1% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 17 | 14/2/1 | 82.4% |
| A08 | Mieses Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 122 | 50/36/36 | 41.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 71 | 31/25/15 | 43.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 46 | 13/19/14 | 28.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 31 | 10/8/13 | 32.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 27 | 11/10/6 | 40.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 27 | 10/13/4 | 37.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 22 | 4/9/9 | 18.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 18 | 12/4/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,640 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | E61 |
| May 2004 | Laurent Fressinet | 2,638 | 2nd Cergy Pontoise Open | C55 |
| Apr 2002 | Alexander Motylev | 2,622 | 4th Dubai Open | B14 |
| Apr 2002 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,587 | 4th Dubai Open | C00 |
| Nov 2020 | Aleksej Aleksandrov | 2,574 | Europe Echecs Blitz Nov Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-FRA | 1999 | 45 | 25.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-Arab | 2005 | 44 | 30.5 | 2,539 |
| ch-Africa | 2009 | 36 | 22.5 | 2,451 |
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 36 | 22 | 2,453 |
| ch-FRA Accession | 2000 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,462 |
| ch-Paris Open | 1992 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,264 |
| ch-FRA | 1986 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,397 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 6 | 2,360 |
Interactive opening tree from all 1,203 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slim Belkhodja's chess games?
1,203 games by Slim Belkhodja, from Apr 2003 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 Slim Belkhodja has played.
What does Slim Belkhodja play on the first move as White?
Across 613 games with White in our database, Slim Belkhodja opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d3 (3% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slim Belkhodja answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Slim Belkhodja play as White?
As White, Slim Belkhodja's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (95 games, 46.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (77 games, 50.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (53 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 613 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slim Belkhodja play as Black?
As Black, Slim Belkhodja most often plays: Sicilian (122 games, 41.0% win rate); Indian Defense (71 games, 43.7% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (46 games, 28.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 590 games.
What is Slim Belkhodja's FIDE rating?
Slim Belkhodja is currently rated 2,267 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid and 2,268 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,506 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Slim Belkhodja played?
Our database contains 1,203 games by Slim Belkhodja, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 520 wins, 389 draws, 294 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slim Belkhodja?
1,203 games by Slim Belkhodja 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.