Prepare against Ahmed Sassi
Tunisia · World #54,673 classical · FIDE ID 5500753
When preparing against Ahmed Sassi, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Ahmed Sassi, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ahmed Sassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ahmed Sassi 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 | 1,875 | 1,894 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,731 | 1,731 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,647 | 1,647 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 4 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 13 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ahmed Sassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ahmed Sassi's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Sassi usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Ahmed Sassi's chess games
All 30 games by Ahmed Sassi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 7 | 2/1/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Rafik Ben Hlima | 1,906 | ch-TUN sf | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Maher Bousrih | 1,788 | ch-TUN sf | B11 |
| Mar 2024 | Adem Laaribi | 1,573 | ch-TUN sf | A48 |
| Mar 2021 | Zaineb Hwass | 1,426 | 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monastir Subsidiaire Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,849 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,882 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 3 | 0 | 1,735 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,445 |
| 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1,549 |
| ch-TUN | 2007 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ahmed Sassi's chess games?
30 games by Ahmed Sassi, from Dec 2018 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 Sassi has played.
What does Ahmed Sassi play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ahmed Sassi opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ahmed Sassi answers 1...c6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ahmed Sassi play as White?
As White, Ahmed Sassi's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ahmed Sassi play as Black?
As Black, Ahmed Sassi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Ahmed Sassi's FIDE rating?
Ahmed Sassi is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,731 in rapid and 1,647 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (May 2026).
How many games has Ahmed Sassi played?
Our database contains 30 games by Ahmed Sassi, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ahmed Sassi?
30 games by Ahmed Sassi 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.