Prepare against Wissal Hilali
WCM · Tunisia · World #141,158 classical · FIDE ID 5503434
When preparing against Wissal Hilali, expect 1.d4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 40.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 93 games by Wissal Hilali, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wissal Hilali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wissal Hilali 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 | 1,617 | 1,668 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,673 | 1,674 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,650 | 1,650 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 38 | 16 | 39 | 40.9% |
| As White | 47 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 18 | 9 | 19 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wissal Hilali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wissal Hilali's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 76.6% | 51.4% |
| e4 | 11 | 23.4% | 45.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 51.4% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Hilali usually continues Bf4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Hilali usually continues Bf4 (53.3% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Hilali usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 45.5% score
- …e5 (55% of these games) — Hilali usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Hilali usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Hilali usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 85.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 14.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Wissal Hilali's chess games
All 93 games by Wissal Hilali in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 38 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 20 | 8/4/8 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Tatiana Shadrina | 2,320 | Djerba Online w | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Zineb Dina Abdi | 1,926 | Djerba Online w | B70 |
| Jun 2020 | Nika Testova | 1,812 | Djerba Online w | A48 |
| Dec 2014 | Jesse Nikki February | 1,668 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | D04 |
| Jun 2020 | Ekaterina Kramarenko | 1,658 | Djerba Online w | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN w | 2024 | 32 | 19 | 1,509 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 8 | 1,902 |
| ch-Africa w | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,673 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,607 |
| Monastir Belkadhi Open w | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,698 |
| ch-Arab w | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,574 |
| Jonkoping Open | 2025 | 5 | 0 | 1,424 |
| ch-Africa U18 Girls | 2014 | 4 | 2 | 1,619 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wissal Hilali's chess games?
93 games by Wissal Hilali, from Oct 2013 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 Wissal Hilali has played.
What does Wissal Hilali play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Wissal Hilali opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wissal Hilali answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Wissal Hilali play as White?
As White, Wissal Hilali's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wissal Hilali play as Black?
As Black, Wissal Hilali most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Wissal Hilali's FIDE rating?
Wissal Hilali is currently rated 1,617 in classical chess, 1,673 in rapid and 1,650 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Wissal Hilali played?
Our database contains 93 games by Wissal Hilali, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 16 draws, 39 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wissal Hilali?
93 games by Wissal Hilali 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.