Prepare against Zerarga,Imene
WFM · DZA · World #65,987 classical · FIDE ID 7921136
When preparing against Zerarga,Imene, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 61 games by Zerarga,Imene, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zerarga,Imene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zerarga,Imene 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 | 1,835 | 1,990 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,750 | 1,750 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 41.0% |
| As White | 30 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zerarga,Imene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zerarga,Imene's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 56.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Zerarga,Imene usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Zerarga,Imene usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zerarga,Imene usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Zerarga,Imene's chess games
All 61 games by Zerarga,Imene in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Benoit Rene | 2,108 | Djerba Blitz | B98 |
| Feb 2026 | Guilhem Denninger | 2,050 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | B13 |
| Feb 2026 | Timothe Minde | 2,005 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | B51 |
| Sep 2026 | Helja Lehtinen | 1,968 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | A46 |
| Feb 2026 | Adam Moussa Deboosere | 1,948 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Girls U16 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 1,745 |
| ch-Africa U20 Girls | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,625 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,926 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,068 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,968 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,682 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Girls U16 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| Tipaza U2200 Open | 2019 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zerarga,Imene's chess games?
61 games by Zerarga,Imene, from Mar 2018 to Sep 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 Zerarga,Imene has played.
What does Zerarga,Imene play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Zerarga,Imene opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zerarga,Imene answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Zerarga,Imene play as White?
As White, Zerarga,Imene's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zerarga,Imene play as Black?
As Black, Zerarga,Imene most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Zerarga,Imene's FIDE rating?
Zerarga,Imene is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,750 in rapid and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Zerarga,Imene played?
Our database contains 61 games by Zerarga,Imene, covering Mar 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zerarga,Imene?
61 games by Zerarga,Imene 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.