Prepare against Youssef Bouslama
Tunisia · World #103,423 classical · FIDE ID 5528526
When preparing against Youssef Bouslama, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Youssef Bouslama, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Youssef Bouslama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youssef Bouslama 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 | 1,720 | 1,737 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,614 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,880 | 1,880 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 6 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As White | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 29.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 388 rated games against 286 different opponents, across 41 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 | 107 | 58 | 21 | 28 | 54.2% | 1,515 | 1,557 | 22 |
| Rapid | 111 | 57 | 9 | 45 | 51.4% | 1,450 | 1,307 | 9 |
| Blitz | 93 | 53 | 3 | 37 | 57.0% | 1,742 | 1,734 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 142 | 48 | 16 | 78 | 33.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 59 | 33 | 12 | 14 | 55.9% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs CM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 41 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 22 | 14 | 0 | 8 | 1,864 | 1,927 |
| 2025 | 120 | 62 | 17 | 41 | 1,694 | 1,694 |
| 2024 | 74 | 45 | 9 | 20 | 1,610 | 1,658 |
| 2023 | 29 | 15 | 4 | 10 | 1,480 | 1,400 |
| 2022 | 121 | 60 | 7 | 54 | 1,386 | 1,203 |
| 2021 | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 1,177 | 777 |
Where Youssef Bouslama has played
Tunisia (34) · Greece (3) · Kazakhstan (2) · Georgia (1) · Morocco (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Youssef Bouslama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Youssef Bouslama's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.5% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Bouslama usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Bouslama usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Bouslama usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Youssef Bouslama's chess games
All 37 games by Youssef Bouslama in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Marius Neuschild | 2,104 | World Cadets U12 2025 | B99 |
| Sep 2026 | Akram Charfeddine | 1,900 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | ? |
| Sep 2026 | Hichem Chelly | 1,842 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | A46 |
| Sep 2026 | Mohamed Tawfik Farhat | 1,833 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | D43 |
| Oct 2026 | Adam Ben Rhaiem | 1,623 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,279 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,151 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,085 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,642 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,025 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,806 |
| ch-World School U11 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youssef Bouslama's chess games?
37 games by Youssef Bouslama, from Jun 2022 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 Youssef Bouslama has played.
What does Youssef Bouslama play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Youssef Bouslama opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youssef Bouslama answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Youssef Bouslama play as White?
As White, Youssef Bouslama's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youssef Bouslama play as Black?
As Black, Youssef Bouslama most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Youssef Bouslama's FIDE rating?
Youssef Bouslama is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid and 1,880 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Youssef Bouslama played?
Our database contains 37 games by Youssef Bouslama, covering Jun 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youssef Bouslama?
37 games by Youssef Bouslama 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.