Prepare against Adel Zaghouani
Tunisia · World #99,535 classical · FIDE ID 5500907
When preparing against Adel Zaghouani, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Adel Zaghouani, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adel Zaghouani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adel Zaghouani 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 | 1,731 | 1,852 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,796 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,895 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 8 | 16 | 33.3% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adel Zaghouani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adel Zaghouani's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 43.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Zaghouani usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Zaghouani usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Zaghouani usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Zaghouani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Adel Zaghouani's chess games
All 36 games by Adel Zaghouani in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Jul 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, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Souhaiel Kahla | 2,123 | ch-TUN | B53 |
| Mar 2013 | Oussama Said | 1,823 | ch-TUN | B23 |
| Mar 2013 | Tarek Guenni | 1,782 | ch-TUN | B50 |
| Feb 2019 | Ramzi Matmati | 1,664 | chT-TUN | B01 |
| Nov 2022 | Mansour Akrout | 1,621 | 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2013 | 14 | 6.5 | 1,830 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,736 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,531 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,604 |
| Sousse Sahel Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,610 |
| Tunis Ramadan Cup | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adel Zaghouani's chess games?
36 games by Adel Zaghouani, from May 2010 to Jul 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 Adel Zaghouani has played.
What does Adel Zaghouani play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Adel Zaghouani opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adel Zaghouani answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Adel Zaghouani play as White?
As White, Adel Zaghouani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adel Zaghouani play as Black?
As Black, Adel Zaghouani most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Adel Zaghouani's FIDE rating?
Adel Zaghouani is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (May 2017).
How many games has Adel Zaghouani played?
Our database contains 36 games by Adel Zaghouani, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adel Zaghouani?
36 games by Adel Zaghouani 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.