Prepare against Youssef Chorfen
Tunisia · World #33,171 classical · FIDE ID 5508665
Our database contains 49 games by Youssef Chorfen, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Youssef Chorfen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Youssef Chorfen 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 | 1,968 | 1,968 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,847 | 1,847 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,020 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 20 | 9 | 20 | 40.8% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 13 | 3 | 7 | 56.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 30.8% | 31.3% |
| b3 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chorfen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Youssef Chorfen's chess games
All 49 games by Youssef Chorfen in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Kamel Cheikh Mhamed | 2,123 | Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | B03 |
| Mar 2019 | Hedi Bouflija | 2,047 | chT-TUN | A22 |
| Aug 2021 | Sabah Nori Rabeea | 2,009 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | D02 |
| Feb 2019 | Kais Ben Khedija | 1,953 | chT-TUN | D37 |
| Apr 2021 | Rafik Ben Hlima | 1,950 | Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,094 |
| Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 2,071 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1,887 |
| ch-Arab U16 | 2016 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,617 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,769 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Youssef Chorfen's chess games?
49 games by Youssef Chorfen, from Sep 2016 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 Youssef Chorfen has played.
What does Youssef Chorfen play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Youssef Chorfen opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.b3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Youssef Chorfen answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Youssef Chorfen play as White?
As White, Youssef Chorfen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Youssef Chorfen play as Black?
As Black, Youssef Chorfen most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Youssef Chorfen's FIDE rating?
Youssef Chorfen is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,847 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,968 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Youssef Chorfen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Youssef Chorfen, covering Sep 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (40.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Youssef Chorfen?
49 games by Youssef Chorfen 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.