Prepare against Walid Chikhaoui
FM · Tunisia · World #17,523 classical · FIDE ID 5500427
Our database contains 93 games by Walid Chikhaoui, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Walid Chikhaoui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Walid Chikhaoui 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 | 2,080 | 2,345 | Jan 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,096 | Mar 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,202 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 39 | 34 | 20 | 41.9% |
| As White | 46 | 18 | 20 | 8 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 47 | 21 | 14 | 12 | 44.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Walid Chikhaoui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Walid Chikhaoui's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 45.7% | 61.9% |
| d4 | 18 | 39.1% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 4 | 8.7% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 61.9% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Chikhaoui usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 93.8% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 70.8% |
Walid Chikhaoui's chess games
All 93 games by Walid Chikhaoui 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: 39 wins, 34 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/8/8 | 38.5% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Mahmood Lodhi | 2,385 | Olympiad-36 | E65 |
| Mar 2007 | Nicolas Giffard | 2,379 | ch-TUN | B12 |
| May 2006 | Sampsa Nyysti | 2,369 | Olympiad-37 | B42 |
| Oct 2004 | Piotr Dukaczewski | 2,366 | Olympiad-36 | B42 |
| Nov 2002 | Lorenc Rama | 2,348 | Olympiad-35 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2016 | 18 | 13 | 2,327 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,371 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 13 | 7 | 2,357 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,012 |
| 11th chT-Arab Clubs | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 2,222 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,462 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,109 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 5 | 3 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Walid Chikhaoui's chess games?
93 games by Walid Chikhaoui, 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 Walid Chikhaoui has played.
What does Walid Chikhaoui play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Walid Chikhaoui opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Walid Chikhaoui answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Walid Chikhaoui play as White?
As White, Walid Chikhaoui's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Walid Chikhaoui play as Black?
As Black, Walid Chikhaoui most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Walid Chikhaoui's FIDE rating?
Walid Chikhaoui is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Walid Chikhaoui played?
Our database contains 93 games by Walid Chikhaoui, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 34 draws, 20 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Walid Chikhaoui?
93 games by Walid Chikhaoui 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.