Prepare against Ahmed Bouzidi
CM · Tunisia · World #8,542 classical · FIDE ID 5501733
Our database contains 416 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Bouzidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Bouzidi 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 | 2,195 | 2,298 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,209 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,145 | 2,222 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 416 | 184 | 63 | 169 | 44.2% |
| As White | 206 | 99 | 32 | 75 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 210 | 85 | 31 | 94 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Bouzidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Bouzidi's side.
First moves as White (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 196 | 95.1% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.4% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues c3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues d4 (69.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 44 | 40.0% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 28.2% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 22 | 20.0% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 47 | 85.5% | 44.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.7% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Ahmed Bouzidi's chess games
All 416 games by Ahmed Bouzidi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 184 wins, 63 draws, 169 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 78 | 36/15/27 | 46.2% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 29 | 11/4/14 | 37.9% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A39 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,511 | Monastir Belkadhi Open A | C44 |
| May 2013 | Adlane Arab | 2,445 | Africa-ch Open | B22 |
| Aug 2020 | Nahuel Diaz Hollemaert | 2,441 | Online Olym Div3 D | C68 |
| Jun 2014 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,428 | 12th Zeralda Ameyar Memorial | E12 |
| Jun 2026 | Gontcharov,Vladislav | 2,421 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | C13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2022 | 68 | 39 | 2,189 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,191 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 10 | 2,197 |
| ch-Africa | 2019 | 13 | 6 | 2,300 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,074 |
| Sliema XYChess | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 2,089 |
| Tunis | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Amir Zaibi (19 games) · Mohamed Ali Boudriga (19 games) · Zoubaier Amdouni (18 games) · Sahbi Taieb (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Bouzidi's chess games?
416 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, from May 2010 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 Ahmed Bouzidi has played.
What does Ahmed Bouzidi play on the first move as White?
Across 206 games with White in our database, Ahmed Bouzidi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Bouzidi answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Bouzidi play as White?
As White, Ahmed Bouzidi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (78 games, 46.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 206 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Bouzidi play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Bouzidi most often plays: Alekhine Defense (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 210 games.
What is Ahmed Bouzidi's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Bouzidi is currently rated 2,195 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,145 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Ahmed Bouzidi played?
Our database contains 416 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, covering May 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 63 draws, 169 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Bouzidi?
416 games by Ahmed Bouzidi 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.