Prepare against Yahya Chelly
CM · Tunisia · World #18,170 classical · FIDE ID 5516200
When preparing against Yahya Chelly, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 6.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 381 games by Yahya Chelly, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yahya Chelly's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yahya Chelly 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 | 2,074 | 2,108 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 2,001 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,074 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 137 | 34 | 208 | 36.0% |
| As White | 184 | 69 | 20 | 94 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 197 | 68 | 14 | 114 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yahya Chelly's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yahya Chelly's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 166 | 91.2% | 42.8% |
| e4 | 14 | 7.7% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 42.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (36.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (49.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Chelly usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Chelly usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Chelly usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Chelly usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 81 | 80.2% | 40.7% |
| c5 | 14 | 13.9% | 60.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 55 | 91.7% | 34.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.3% | 20.0% |
Yahya Chelly's chess games
All 381 games by Yahya Chelly in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 137 wins, 34 draws, 208 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 49 | 16/6/27 | 32.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 21 | 7/5/9 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 20 | 6/1/13 | 30.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 16 | 1/0/15 | 6.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 15 | 6/2/6 | 40.0% |
| D00 | London System | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Ioannis Kalogeris | 2,443 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
| Mar 2026 | Mai Narva | 2,413 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D00 |
| Mar 2026 | Shamil Arslanov | 2,410 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | Bence Pribelszky | 2,401 | Titled Tue Late | A50 |
| May 2025 | Mikayel Manvelyan | 2,362 | Titled Tue Early | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 165 | 55 | 2,064 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 50 | 19 | 2,064 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 9 | 2,096 |
| World Youth Open U16 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,966 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,105 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,138 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,899 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yahya Chelly's chess games?
381 games by Yahya Chelly, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Yahya Chelly has played.
What does Yahya Chelly play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Yahya Chelly opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yahya Chelly answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Yahya Chelly play as White?
As White, Yahya Chelly's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (49 games, 32.7% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 184 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yahya Chelly play as Black?
As Black, Yahya Chelly most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 6.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 197 games.
What is Yahya Chelly's FIDE rating?
Yahya Chelly is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Yahya Chelly played?
Our database contains 381 games by Yahya Chelly, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 137 wins, 34 draws, 208 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yahya Chelly?
381 games by Yahya Chelly 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.