Prepare against Slim Bouaziz
GM · Tunisia · World #14,437 classical · FIDE ID 5500010
When preparing against Slim Bouaziz, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 5.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 669 games by Slim Bouaziz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Slim Bouaziz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Slim Bouaziz 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 | 2,250 | 2,354 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,257 | 2,323 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,262 | 2,338 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 669 | 183 | 290 | 196 | 27.4% |
| As White | 336 | 95 | 160 | 81 | 28.3% |
| As Black | 333 | 88 | 130 | 115 | 26.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Slim Bouaziz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Slim Bouaziz's side.
First moves as White (336 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 67.6% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 89 | 26.5% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 4.5% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.9% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues Nf3 (58.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues c4 (48.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Bouaziz usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 72.5% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 13 | 8.5% | 38.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 7.2% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 10 | 6.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 82.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.5% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 5 | 4.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Slim Bouaziz's chess games
All 669 games by Slim Bouaziz 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: 183 wins, 290 draws, 196 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 42 | 11/20/11 | 26.2% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 5/9/5 | 26.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/11/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/4/6 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/7/2 | 10.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 52 | 14/16/22 | 26.9% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 24 | 7/11/6 | 29.2% |
| A39 | English Opening | 22 | 6/9/7 | 27.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 20 | 1/11/8 | 5.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| E63 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E86 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1990 | Viswanathan Anand | 2,610 | Olympiad-29 | C09 |
| Jul 1982 | Walter Browne | 2,585 | Interzonal-12a | E88 |
| Jan 1992 | Viktor Bologan | 2,585 | Caciulata | A21 |
| Feb 2000 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,582 | 16th Cappelle Open | B80 |
| Jan 1989 | Marinus Kuijf | 2,530 | 2nd WchT | E54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab | 2004 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,356 |
| Interzonal 07 | 1967 | 21 | 3.5 | – |
| Cannes Open | 1998 | 19 | 10 | 2,397 |
| Interzonal 14b | 1987 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,347 |
| Interzonal-11a | 1979 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,421 |
| ch-GER International06 DSB Mephisto | 1983 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| Olympiad-25 | 1982 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,475 |
| Olympiad-27 | 1986 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Slim Bouaziz's chess games?
669 games by Slim Bouaziz, 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 Slim Bouaziz has played.
What does Slim Bouaziz play on the first move as White?
Across 336 games with White in our database, Slim Bouaziz opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Slim Bouaziz answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Slim Bouaziz play as White?
As White, Slim Bouaziz's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (42 games, 26.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 26.3% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 336 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Slim Bouaziz play as Black?
As Black, Slim Bouaziz most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (52 games, 26.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate); Sicilian (24 games, 29.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 333 games.
What is Slim Bouaziz's FIDE rating?
Slim Bouaziz is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,257 in rapid and 2,262 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,354 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Slim Bouaziz played?
Our database contains 669 games by Slim Bouaziz, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 183 wins, 290 draws, 196 losses (27.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Slim Bouaziz?
669 games by Slim Bouaziz 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.