Prepare against Ahmed Bouzidi
CM · Tunisia · World #11,164 classical · FIDE ID 5501733
When preparing against Ahmed Bouzidi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 37.9% over 29 games.
Our database contains 434 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, covering May 2010 to Sep 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 | 2,153 | 2,298 | Oct 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,122 | 2,209 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,137 | 2,222 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 434 | 190 | 65 | 176 | 43.8% |
| As White | 215 | 103 | 33 | 77 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 219 | 87 | 32 | 99 | 39.7% |
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 (215 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 205 | 95.3% | 56.1% |
| d4 | 7 | 3.3% | 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, 56.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues c3 (56.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues Nf3 (45.9% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Bouzidi usually continues d4 (68.2% 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 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 31 | 27.0% | 48.4% |
| c6 | 23 | 20.0% | 52.2% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.3% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 86.2% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 12.1% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
Ahmed Bouzidi's chess games
All 434 games by Ahmed Bouzidi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 190 wins, 65 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 82 | 38/16/27 | 46.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 20 | 10/2/8 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
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 | 22 | 10/4/8 | 45.5% |
| 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% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/0/3 | 42.9% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
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 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 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 |
| Budapest FS05 IM-A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,417 |
| Tunis | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Zoubaier Amdouni (19 games) · Mohamed Ali Boudriga (19 games) · Amir Zaibi (19 games) · Sahbi Taieb (13 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Bouzidi's chess games?
434 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, from May 2010 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 Bouzidi has played.
What does Ahmed Bouzidi play on the first move as White?
Across 215 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 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% 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 (82 games, 46.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 215 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 (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 219 games.
What is Ahmed Bouzidi's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Bouzidi is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,122 in rapid and 2,137 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Ahmed Bouzidi played?
Our database contains 434 games by Ahmed Bouzidi, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 190 wins, 65 draws, 176 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Bouzidi?
434 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.