Prepare against Ahmed Ben Salha
Tunisia · World #41,719 classical · FIDE ID 5526809
When preparing against Ahmed Ben Salha, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%).
Our database contains 50 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 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 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,739 | 1,739 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,088 | 2,088 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 26 | 5 | 14 | 52.0% |
| As White | 24 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 53.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 480 rated games against 325 different opponents, across 55 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 197 | 96 | 38 | 63 | 48.7% | 1,585 | 1,565 | 10 |
| Rapid | 131 | 68 | 16 | 47 | 51.9% | 1,519 | 1,468 | 7 |
| Blitz | 105 | 59 | 7 | 39 | 56.2% | 1,737 | 1,805 | 6 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 199 | 61 | 36 | 102 | 30.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 86 | 63 | 6 | 17 | 73.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 8 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1,846 | 2,121 |
| 2025 | 108 | 63 | 13 | 32 | 1,839 | 1,918 |
| 2024 | 94 | 50 | 14 | 30 | 1,736 | 1,730 |
| 2023 | 51 | 28 | 4 | 19 | 1,455 | 1,455 |
| 2022 | 174 | 73 | 32 | 69 | 1,356 | 1,195 |
| 2021 | 34 | 19 | 1 | 14 | 1,315 | 1,030 |
Where Ahmed Ben Salha has played
Tunisia (50) · Greece (3) · Morocco (1) · South Africa (1)
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 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 75.0% | 63.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salha usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Salha usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Salha usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 70.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Salha usually continues g3 (66.7% 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 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 61.5% | 68.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
Ahmed Ben Salha's chess games
All 50 games by Ahmed Ben Salha in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - Oct 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 1/1/2 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A92 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Margarita Potapova | 2,343 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | D02 |
| Oct 2026 | Valerio Carnicelli | 2,336 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | B31 |
| 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 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,460 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,176 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,963 |
| 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?
50 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, from Mar 2022 to Oct 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 24 games with White in our database, Ahmed Ben Salha opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.c4 (4% 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...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (38% 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 (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 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 (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 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 2,088 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,928 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Ben Salha played?
Our database contains 50 games by Ahmed Ben Salha, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (52.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Ben Salha?
50 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.