Prepare against Souhaiel Kahla
Tunisia · World #24,460 classical · FIDE ID 5500168
When preparing against Souhaiel Kahla, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Souhaiel Kahla, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Souhaiel Kahla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Souhaiel Kahla 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 | 2,022 | 2,127 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,050 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 43.2% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 53.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Souhaiel Kahla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Souhaiel Kahla's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 90.9% | 42.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 42.5% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Kahla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kahla usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Kahla usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kahla usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Souhaiel Kahla's chess games
All 37 games by Souhaiel Kahla in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2006 | Davoud Pira | 2,395 | Syre Memorial Open 29th | B44 |
| May 2006 | Antoine Kassis | 2,270 | Syre Memorial Open 29th | D36 |
| Dec 2009 | Thierry Guyader | 2,142 | chT2-FRA 0910 | B40 |
| Jan 2010 | Michel Krauss | 2,129 | chT2-FRA 0910 | C57 |
| Sep 2015 | Mosab Gator | 2,124 | 5th Monastir Slama Memorial | B72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hammamet Carthage Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-TUN | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,852 |
| 5th Monastir Slama Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,133 |
| chT2-FRA 0910 | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,170 |
| 10th Montigny le Bretonneux Noel Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 1,836 |
| Syre Memorial Open 29th | 2006 | 3 | 2 | 2,490 |
| Tunis Open | 1993 | 2 | 1 | – |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Souhaiel Kahla's chess games?
37 games by Souhaiel Kahla, from Apr 2007 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 Souhaiel Kahla has played.
What does Souhaiel Kahla play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Souhaiel Kahla opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Souhaiel Kahla answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Souhaiel Kahla play as White?
As White, Souhaiel Kahla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Souhaiel Kahla play as Black?
As Black, Souhaiel Kahla most often plays: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Souhaiel Kahla's FIDE rating?
Souhaiel Kahla is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Souhaiel Kahla played?
Our database contains 37 games by Souhaiel Kahla, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Souhaiel Kahla?
37 games by Souhaiel Kahla 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.