Prepare against Yala,Lyes
DZA · World #86,345 classical · FIDE ID 7903308
When preparing against Yala,Lyes, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Yala,Lyes, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yala,Lyes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yala,Lyes 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 | 1,769 | 1,846 | May 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,834 | 1,834 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,795 | 1,795 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 3 | 13 | 48.4% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yala,Lyes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yala,Lyes's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 14 | 100.0% | 53.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Yala,Lyes usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Yala,Lyes usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Yala,Lyes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Yala,Lyes's chess games
All 31 games by Yala,Lyes in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Khalil Bengherabi | 2,134 | Mokhtar Chergui Memorial 2nd | B76 |
| Jul 2024 | Innocent Chiluba | 1,917 | ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | B33 |
| Jul 2024 | Joshua Katumba | 1,825 | ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | D52 |
| Aug 2026 | Matteo Andreu | 1,609 | 8e festival d'Allauch | A29 |
| Aug 2026 | Jean Barthel | 1,576 | 8e festival d'Allauch | E27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,863 |
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,396 |
| Mokhtar Chergui Memorial 2nd | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,413 |
| 8e festival d'Allauch | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-World Amateur U1700 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1,671 |
| Tipaza U2200 Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,671 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yala,Lyes's chess games?
31 games by Yala,Lyes, from Dec 2018 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 Yala,Lyes has played.
What does Yala,Lyes play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Yala,Lyes opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yala,Lyes answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yala,Lyes play as White?
As White, Yala,Lyes's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yala,Lyes play as Black?
As Black, Yala,Lyes most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Yala,Lyes's FIDE rating?
Yala,Lyes is currently rated 1,769 in classical chess, 1,834 in rapid and 1,795 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,846 (May 2019).
How many games has Yala,Lyes played?
Our database contains 31 games by Yala,Lyes, covering Dec 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yala,Lyes?
31 games by Yala,Lyes 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.