Prepare against Antoine Saadeh
Lebanon · World #110,402 classical · FIDE ID 5302838
When preparing against Antoine Saadeh, expect 1.Nf3 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Antoine Saadeh, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Antoine Saadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Antoine Saadeh 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 | 1,700 | 1,707 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,686 | 1,686 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,734 | 1,734 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 28.2% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 2 | 15 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Antoine Saadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Antoine Saadeh's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 45.5% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 45% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 12.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Saadeh usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Antoine Saadeh's chess games
All 39 games by Antoine Saadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Jirair Oknayan | 1,968 | ch-LIB sf | D38 |
| May 2014 | Abu Alhaija Thaer | 1,464 | 7th Beirut Open | A11 |
| Jun 2014 | Hrag Lakhoyan | 1,307 | 2nd Francophone Open | E00 |
| May 2014 | Adam Bassam | 1,198 | 7th Beirut Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,818 |
| 2nd Francophone Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,561 |
| 7th Beirut Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,534 |
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| 6th Beirut Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-LIB | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,734 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Antoine Saadeh's chess games?
39 games by Antoine Saadeh, from Jul 2014 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 Antoine Saadeh has played.
What does Antoine Saadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Antoine Saadeh opens with 1.Nf3 (45% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Antoine Saadeh answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Antoine Saadeh play as White?
As White, Antoine Saadeh's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Antoine Saadeh play as Black?
As Black, Antoine Saadeh most often plays: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Antoine Saadeh's FIDE rating?
Antoine Saadeh is currently rated 1,700 in classical chess, 1,686 in rapid and 1,734 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,707 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Antoine Saadeh played?
Our database contains 39 games by Antoine Saadeh, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 24 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Antoine Saadeh?
39 games by Antoine Saadeh 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.