Prepare against Younes Bourogaa
France · World #59,904 classical · FIDE ID 654582
Our database contains 84 games by Younes Bourogaa, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Younes Bourogaa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Younes Bourogaa 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 | 1,856 | 1,986 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,914 | 1,915 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,862 | 1,935 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 24 | 20 | 39 | 28.6% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 24.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 89.7% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Bourogaa usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bourogaa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Bourogaa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Bourogaa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bourogaa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Younes Bourogaa's chess games
All 84 games by Younes Bourogaa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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, 20 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Philippe Aveline | 2,142 | 33rd Syre Memorial Open | C44 |
| May 2013 | Frederic Katz | 2,052 | 36th Syre Memorial Open | C47 |
| May 2009 | Alexandre Quere | 2,048 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | E73 |
| Apr 2018 | Pablo Lopez | 2,035 | ch-World Amateur U2300 | D00 |
| Jan 2014 | Pascal Walheim | 1,953 | ch-Small Paris | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,766 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,793 |
| ch-EU Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,991 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,937 |
| ch-Small Paris | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,890 |
| 1st Noisy le Grand-B | 2008 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,570 |
| Paris Open B | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Younes Bourogaa's chess games?
84 games by Younes Bourogaa, from Apr 2005 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 Younes Bourogaa has played.
What does Younes Bourogaa play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Younes Bourogaa opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Younes Bourogaa answers 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Younes Bourogaa play as White?
As White, Younes Bourogaa's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Younes Bourogaa play as Black?
As Black, Younes Bourogaa most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Younes Bourogaa's FIDE rating?
Younes Bourogaa is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,914 in rapid and 1,862 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,986 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Younes Bourogaa played?
Our database contains 84 games by Younes Bourogaa, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 20 draws, 39 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Younes Bourogaa?
84 games by Younes Bourogaa 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.