Prepare against Chedly Ben Youssef
Tunisia · World #97,947 classical · FIDE ID 5501962
When preparing against Chedly Ben Youssef, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 32 games by Chedly Ben Youssef, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Chedly Ben Youssef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chedly Ben Youssef 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 | 1,736 | 1,787 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,818 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 3 | 18 | 34.4% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 27.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 403 rated games against 345 different opponents, across 46 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 187 | 72 | 24 | 91 | 38.5% | 1,745 | 1,661 | 5 |
| Rapid | 68 | 32 | 5 | 31 | 47.1% | 1,750 | 1,630 | 5 |
| Blitz | 139 | 74 | 5 | 60 | 53.2% | 1,898 | 1,780 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 164 | 32 | 17 | 115 | 19.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 91 | 55 | 7 | 29 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 3 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1,818 | 1,685 |
| 2025 | 47 | 21 | 3 | 23 | 1,758 | 1,740 |
| 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,804 | 1,760 |
| 2023 | 29 | 15 | 0 | 14 | 1,708 | 1,628 |
| 2022 | 70 | 40 | 4 | 26 | 1,583 | 1,535 |
| 2021 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 1,883 | 1,705 |
| 2020 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1,741 | 1,491 |
| 2019 | 60 | 23 | 5 | 32 | 1,779 | 1,675 |
| 2018 | 33 | 15 | 2 | 16 | 1,782 | 1,710 |
| 2017 | 43 | 17 | 5 | 21 | 1,928 | 1,789 |
| 2016 | 53 | 24 | 6 | 23 | 1,970 | 1,824 |
| 2015 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 11 | 1,770 | 1,603 |
Where Chedly Ben Youssef has played
Tunisia (39) · France (5) · Malta (1) · Serbia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chedly Ben Youssef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chedly Ben Youssef's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 71.4% | 45.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Youssef usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Youssef usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Youssef usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Youssef usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Youssef usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Chedly Ben Youssef's chess games
All 32 games by Chedly Ben Youssef in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - Oct 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, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Anis Ben Youssef | 1,767 | Tunis Ariana Open | B21 |
| Nov 2022 | Khalil Hamzaoui | 1,757 | 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | B06 |
| Apr 2017 | Mustapha Allagui | 1,726 | Tunis Ariana Open | E62 |
| Oct 2015 | Hanen Bali | 1,462 | 1st Hammamet Carthage Open | C45 |
| Nov 2022 | Mohamed Adnene Bribech | 1,432 | 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Hammamet Carthage Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 1,529 |
| Tunis Ariana Open | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,809 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 4 | 0 | 1,607 |
| chB-TUN | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,211 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open S50 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,523 |
| Sousse Sahel Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,690 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,540 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chedly Ben Youssef's chess games?
32 games by Chedly Ben Youssef, from Jul 2015 to Oct 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 Chedly Ben Youssef has played.
What does Chedly Ben Youssef play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Chedly Ben Youssef opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chedly Ben Youssef answers 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Chedly Ben Youssef play as White?
As White, Chedly Ben Youssef's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chedly Ben Youssef play as Black?
As Black, Chedly Ben Youssef most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Chedly Ben Youssef's FIDE rating?
Chedly Ben Youssef is currently rated 1,736 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,787 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Chedly Ben Youssef played?
Our database contains 32 games by Chedly Ben Youssef, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chedly Ben Youssef?
32 games by Chedly Ben Youssef 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.