Prepare against Achraf Hbacha
IM · Tunisia · World #12,952 classical · FIDE ID 5506492
Our database contains 126 games by Achraf Hbacha, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Achraf Hbacha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Achraf Hbacha 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 | 2,129 | 2,276 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,260 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,213 | 2,269 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 56 | 32 | 38 | 44.4% |
| As White | 68 | 32 | 18 | 18 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 24 | 14 | 20 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Achraf Hbacha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Achraf Hbacha's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 47 | 69.1% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.8% | 43.8% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 63.8% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Hbacha usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Hbacha usually continues Bc4 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Hbacha usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Hbacha usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Hbacha usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 22 | 66.7% | 56.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 64.7% | 45.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Achraf Hbacha's chess games
All 126 games by Achraf Hbacha in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 56 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Adham Fawzy | 2,434 | ch-Africa U20 | B12 |
| Jul 2019 | Amir Zaibi | 2,378 | ch-Africa | D00 |
| Sep 2017 | Oussama Douissa | 2,257 | Monastir Moknine Open A | A42 |
| Nov 2016 | David Silva | 2,256 | ch-Africa U20 | B11 |
| Sep 2017 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,237 | Monastir Moknine Open A | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2022 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2017 | 15 | 10 | 2,135 |
| chB-TUN | 2016 | 12 | 6 | 1,985 |
| Africa zt 4.1 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,207 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,186 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| Monastir Moknine Open A | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,338 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,089 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Achraf Hbacha's chess games?
126 games by Achraf Hbacha, from Oct 2014 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 Achraf Hbacha has played.
What does Achraf Hbacha play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Achraf Hbacha opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Achraf Hbacha answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Achraf Hbacha play as White?
As White, Achraf Hbacha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Achraf Hbacha play as Black?
As Black, Achraf Hbacha most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Achraf Hbacha's FIDE rating?
Achraf Hbacha is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,213 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Achraf Hbacha played?
Our database contains 126 games by Achraf Hbacha, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 32 draws, 38 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Achraf Hbacha?
126 games by Achraf Hbacha 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.