Prepare against Youcef Lattafi

CM · Canada · World #18,786 classical · FIDE ID 2659689

When preparing against Youcef Lattafi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 27.8% over 18 games.

Our database contains 94 games by Youcef Lattafi, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Youcef Lattafi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youcef Lattafi 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.

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Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youcef Lattafi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youcef Lattafi's side.

First moves as White (46 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 60.2% score
  • …c5 (39% of these games) — Lattafi usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
  • …e5 (25% of these games) — Lattafi usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
  • …e6 (14% of these games) — Lattafi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
• 1.f4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
  • …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lattafi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)

Youcef Lattafi's chess games

All 94 games by Youcef Lattafi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2024 - 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: 43 wins, 8 draws, 43 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Youcef Lattafi's chess games?

94 games by Youcef Lattafi, from Jan 2024 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 Youcef Lattafi has played.

What does Youcef Lattafi play on the first move as White?

Across 46 games with White in our database, Youcef Lattafi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youcef Lattafi answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).

What openings does Youcef Lattafi play as White?

As White, Youcef Lattafi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Youcef Lattafi play as Black?

As Black, Youcef Lattafi most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.

What is Youcef Lattafi's FIDE rating?

Youcef Lattafi is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,068 (Aug 2026).

How many games has Youcef Lattafi played?

Our database contains 94 games by Youcef Lattafi, covering Jan 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 8 draws, 43 losses (45.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Youcef Lattafi?

94 games by Youcef Lattafi 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.

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