Prepare against Ahmed Ben Salha
Tunisia · World #41,638 classical · FIDE ID 5526809
When preparing against Ahmed Ben Salha, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Ben Salha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Ben Salha 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 | 1,928 | 1,928 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,739 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,012 | 2,013 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 15 | 3 | 11 | 44.1% |
| As White | 16 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Ben Salha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Ben Salha's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 60.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Salha usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Salha usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Salha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salha usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Ahmed Ben Salha's chess games
All 34 games by Ahmed Ben Salha in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Ghassen Ben Salah | 1,921 | ch-TUN sf | D11 |
| Mar 2024 | Adam Boulaares | 1,913 | ch-TUN sf | E04 |
| Mar 2024 | Hichem Chelli | 1,818 | ch-TUN sf | E00 |
| May 2026 | Khaled Ferjaoui | 1,743 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | A74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,460 |
| ch-TUN U12 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | – |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,987 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,443 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,962 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,143 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Ben Salha's chess games?
34 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, from Mar 2022 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 Ahmed Ben Salha has played.
What does Ahmed Ben Salha play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ahmed Ben Salha opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Ben Salha answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Ben Salha play as White?
As White, Ahmed Ben Salha's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Ben Salha play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Ben Salha most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Ahmed Ben Salha's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Ben Salha is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,739 in rapid and 2,012 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Ben Salha played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, covering Mar 2022 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 11 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Ben Salha?
34 games by Ahmed Ben Salha 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.