Prepare against Amir Zaibi
GM · Tunisia · World #2,909 classical · FIDE ID 5500796
When preparing against Amir Zaibi, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 655 games by Amir Zaibi, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Amir Zaibi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Zaibi 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 | 2,342 | 2,423 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,316 | 2,375 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,311 | Jul 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 655 | 328 | 150 | 177 | 50.1% |
| As White | 335 | 184 | 78 | 73 | 54.9% |
| As Black | 320 | 144 | 72 | 104 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Zaibi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Zaibi's side.
First moves as White (335 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 207 | 61.8% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 65 | 19.4% | 79.2% |
| Nf3 | 33 | 9.9% | 69.7% |
| c4 | 24 | 7.2% | 58.3% |
| e3 | 5 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 65.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues Nf3 (66.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 19% of White games, 79.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues c4 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues Nf3 (80.8% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Zaibi usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 141 | 89.2% | 61.0% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.0% | 72.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 64 | 64.0% | 51.6% |
| Nf6 | 29 | 29.0% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Amir Zaibi's chess games
All 655 games by Amir Zaibi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 328 wins, 150 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 25 | 14/5/6 | 56.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 14/5/5 | 58.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 18 | 10/4/4 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 18 | 9/6/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/1/3 | 69.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 58 | 33/9/16 | 56.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| D00 | London System | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 11/2/1 | 78.6% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A90 | Slav Defense | 10 | 0/4/6 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Alan Pichot | 2,606 | Djerba Go Makkah | D55 |
| Jun 2014 | Igor Miladinovic | 2,570 | 12th Zeralda Ameyar Memorial | B42 |
| Aug 2019 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,562 | chT-Africa rapid | B47 |
| Aug 2019 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,550 | chT-Africa rapid | D30 |
| Mar 2015 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,529 | Africa zt 4.1 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2022 | 74 | 61.5 | 2,385 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 19 | 12.5 | 2,296 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-Arab | 2021 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,468 |
| El Ksiba Open | 2019 | 16 | 10.5 | 2,276 |
| ALG Cup | 2016 | 12 | 9.5 | 2,184 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 2,216 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,532 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ahmed Bouzidi (19 games) · Zoubaier Amdouni (18 games) · Mohamed Ali Boudriga (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Zaibi's chess games?
655 games by Amir Zaibi, from Apr 2005 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 Amir Zaibi has played.
What does Amir Zaibi play on the first move as White?
Across 335 games with White in our database, Amir Zaibi opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Zaibi answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Amir Zaibi play as White?
As White, Amir Zaibi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (25 games, 56.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 58.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 335 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Zaibi play as Black?
As Black, Amir Zaibi most often plays: Sicilian (58 games, 56.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (37 games, 45.9% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 320 games.
What is Amir Zaibi's FIDE rating?
Amir Zaibi is currently rated 2,342 in classical chess, 2,316 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Amir Zaibi played?
Our database contains 655 games by Amir Zaibi, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 328 wins, 150 draws, 177 losses (50.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Zaibi?
655 games by Amir Zaibi 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.