Prepare against Yazid Elhayek
PSE · World #17,999 classical · FIDE ID 11523468
When preparing against Yazid Elhayek, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Yazid Elhayek, covering Feb 2024 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Yazid Elhayek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yazid Elhayek 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 | 2,076 | 2,099 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,109 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 21 | 7 | 17 | 46.7% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2024-2026): 360 rated games against 286 different opponents, across 52 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 147 | 71 | 38 | 38 | 48.3% | 1,881 | 1,938 | 11 |
| Rapid | 213 | 119 | 20 | 74 | 55.9% | 1,843 | 1,913 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 134 | 26 | 34 | 74 | 19.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 168 | 122 | 19 | 27 | 72.6% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 4 vs CM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 46 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 87 | 51 | 11 | 25 | 1,966 | 2,053 |
| 2025 | 95 | 43 | 23 | 29 | 1,891 | 1,944 |
| 2024 | 178 | 96 | 24 | 58 | 1,783 | 1,844 |
Where Yazid Elhayek has played
Spain (42) · England (7) · Egypt (1) · Morocco (1) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yazid Elhayek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yazid Elhayek's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.3% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Elhayek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Elhayek usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Elhayek usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 6 | 50.0% | 91.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Yazid Elhayek's chess games
All 45 games by Yazid Elhayek in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2024 - Oct 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: 21 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Ying Jun Xiong Zhang | 2,033 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Pau Mulet Polo | 2,007 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | B12 |
| Jul 2026 | Tiwari Shivansh | 2,004 | 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | C02 |
| Aug 2026 | Yahya Chelly | 2,001 | Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U16 | B95 |
| Jul 2026 | Jordi Garcia Busquets | 2,000 | VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26th Sant Marti Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,950 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,065 |
| 24th Barcelona Sant Marti Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,832 |
| VI Llinars Int Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U16 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,073 |
| 27th Sants Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,063 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yazid Elhayek's chess games?
45 games by Yazid Elhayek, from Feb 2024 to Oct 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 Yazid Elhayek has played.
What does Yazid Elhayek play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Yazid Elhayek opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yazid Elhayek answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yazid Elhayek play as White?
As White, Yazid Elhayek's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yazid Elhayek play as Black?
As Black, Yazid Elhayek most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Yazid Elhayek's FIDE rating?
Yazid Elhayek is currently rated 2,076 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,099 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Yazid Elhayek played?
Our database contains 45 games by Yazid Elhayek, covering Feb 2024 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yazid Elhayek?
45 games by Yazid Elhayek 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.