Prepare against Yasin Chennaoui
CHE · World #8,767 classical · FIDE ID 1330667
When preparing against Yasin Chennaoui, expect 1.c4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 17.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 296 games by Yasin Chennaoui, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yasin Chennaoui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yasin Chennaoui 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 | 2,190 | 2,233 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,128 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,091 | 2,099 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 296 | 108 | 75 | 113 | 36.5% |
| As White | 154 | 55 | 47 | 52 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 142 | 53 | 28 | 61 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yasin Chennaoui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yasin Chennaoui's side.
First moves as White (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 53 | 34.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 21.4% | 24.2% |
| d4 | 28 | 18.2% | 55.4% |
| e4 | 18 | 11.7% | 52.8% |
| g3 | 15 | 9.7% | 73.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues g3 (52.8% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 24.2% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Chennaoui usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 34.8% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 20 | 30.3% | 57.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 19.7% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 5 | 7.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 25 | 41.0% | 48.0% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 34.4% | 38.1% |
| c6 | 7 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 4.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Yasin Chennaoui's chess games
All 296 games by Yasin Chennaoui in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 108 wins, 75 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 17 | 3/9/5 | 17.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A55 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/4/15 | 29.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 20 | 4/4/12 | 20.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A55 | Rat Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,619 | Zuerich Kupper Memorial | A25 |
| Feb 2022 | Sergey Volkov | 2,523 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A55 |
| Oct 2017 | Michael Hoffmann | 2,462 | 21st chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | E90 |
| Feb 2022 | Nikita Matinian | 2,454 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B23 |
| Apr 2019 | Mahfoud Oussedik | 2,440 | El Ksiba Open | A55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 10 | 2,344 |
| 22nd ch-EU | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,204 |
| World Cup U18 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,153 |
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,133 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2019 | 9 | 2 | 2,057 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,127 |
| 2nd Bassano del Grappa Easter Open A | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,184 |
| Bassano del Grappa Vergani Cup Elitte-A | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yasin Chennaoui's chess games?
296 games by Yasin Chennaoui, from Feb 2014 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 Yasin Chennaoui has played.
What does Yasin Chennaoui play on the first move as White?
Across 154 games with White in our database, Yasin Chennaoui opens with 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yasin Chennaoui answers 1...d6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games).
What openings does Yasin Chennaoui play as White?
As White, Yasin Chennaoui's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 21.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 154 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yasin Chennaoui play as Black?
As Black, Yasin Chennaoui most often plays: Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Philidor (20 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Yasin Chennaoui's FIDE rating?
Yasin Chennaoui is currently rated 2,190 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,091 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Yasin Chennaoui played?
Our database contains 296 games by Yasin Chennaoui, covering Feb 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 108 wins, 75 draws, 113 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yasin Chennaoui?
296 games by Yasin Chennaoui 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.