Prepare against Yasser Hadj Kholti
CM · Morocco · World #6,939 classical · FIDE ID 9003258
Our database contains 62 games by Yasser Hadj Kholti, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yasser Hadj Kholti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yasser Hadj Kholti 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 | 2,226 | 2,234 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,280 | 2,283 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,332 | 2,332 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 24 | 10 | 28 | 38.7% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yasser Hadj Kholti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yasser Hadj Kholti's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 93.9% | 32.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kholti usually continues Nf3 (26.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Kholti usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Kholti usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kholti usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kholti usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 84.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Yasser Hadj Kholti's chess games
All 62 games by Yasser Hadj Kholti in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - 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: 24 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Adham Fawzy | 2,475 | Online Olym Div Top-C | B32 |
| Jul 2022 | Elvira Berend | 2,333 | ch-Francophonie 8th | B40 |
| Oct 2025 | Andres Ingunza Curro | 2,323 | Tanger Gambit | B30 |
| Aug 2023 | Najib Draoui | 2,304 | 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | B33 |
| Sep 2025 | R Goldin | 2,284 | Titled Tue | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 14 | 7 | 2,236 |
| Tanger Gambit | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,342 |
| 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,307 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,956 |
| Online Olym Div Top-C | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,333 |
| 20th Chefchaouen Open | 2024 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,061 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,784 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yasser Hadj Kholti's chess games?
62 games by Yasser Hadj Kholti, from Feb 2015 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 Yasser Hadj Kholti has played.
What does Yasser Hadj Kholti play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Yasser Hadj Kholti opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yasser Hadj Kholti answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yasser Hadj Kholti play as White?
As White, Yasser Hadj Kholti's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yasser Hadj Kholti play as Black?
As Black, Yasser Hadj Kholti most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Yasser Hadj Kholti's FIDE rating?
Yasser Hadj Kholti is currently rated 2,226 in classical chess, 2,280 in rapid and 2,332 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Yasser Hadj Kholti played?
Our database contains 62 games by Yasser Hadj Kholti, covering Feb 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yasser Hadj Kholti?
62 games by Yasser Hadj Kholti 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.