Prepare against Alaaeddine Moussa
CM · PSE · World #51,792 classical · FIDE ID 11500042
Our database contains 230 games by Alaaeddine Moussa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alaaeddine Moussa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alaaeddine Moussa 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 | 1,886 | 2,236 | Jul 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 76 | 67 | 87 | 33.0% |
| As White | 121 | 43 | 35 | 43 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 109 | 33 | 32 | 44 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alaaeddine Moussa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alaaeddine Moussa's side.
First moves as White (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 114 | 94.2% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.8% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Moussa usually continues c4 (38.6% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Moussa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Moussa usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Moussa usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Moussa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Moussa usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 68.3% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 19 | 30.2% | 28.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 94.3% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Alaaeddine Moussa's chess games
All 230 games by Alaaeddine Moussa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 76 wins, 67 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 4/10/11 | 16.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 17 | 6/4/7 | 35.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 14 | 2/7/5 | 14.3% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Goran Milicevic | 2,360 | North Bay Open | D02 |
| Sep 2006 | Timothy Taylor | 2,328 | 27th Temecula Open | A96 |
| Jan 1997 | Goran Mikanovic | 2,305 | Quebec Inv | E15 |
| Jan 1993 | A. Abdulla | 2,300 | ch-Arab 8th | E05 |
| Oct 2004 | Suan Shiau Quek | 2,293 | Olympiad-36 | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,362 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,231 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 5 | 2,227 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,268 |
| ch-Arab 8th | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,281 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 2,148 |
| Quebec Inv | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,316 |
| ch-Quebec | 1996 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,172 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alaaeddine Moussa's chess games?
230 games by Alaaeddine Moussa, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Alaaeddine Moussa has played.
What does Alaaeddine Moussa play on the first move as White?
Across 121 games with White in our database, Alaaeddine Moussa opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alaaeddine Moussa answers 1...c6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Alaaeddine Moussa play as White?
As White, Alaaeddine Moussa's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (25 games, 16.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alaaeddine Moussa play as Black?
As Black, Alaaeddine Moussa most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Alaaeddine Moussa's FIDE rating?
Alaaeddine Moussa is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Alaaeddine Moussa played?
Our database contains 230 games by Alaaeddine Moussa, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 67 draws, 87 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alaaeddine Moussa?
230 games by Alaaeddine Moussa 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.