Prepare against Elyes Mezni
Tunisia · World #199,768 classical · FIDE ID 5516900
When preparing against Elyes Mezni, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 53.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Elyes Mezni, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elyes Mezni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elyes Mezni 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 | 1,877 | 1,955 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,614 | 1,614 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,690 | 1,690 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 28 | 5 | 28 | 45.9% |
| As White | 26 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 42.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 17 | 3 | 15 | 48.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elyes Mezni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elyes Mezni's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Mezni usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Mezni usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mezni usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 95.7% | 52.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Elyes Mezni's chess games
All 61 games by Elyes Mezni in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Zoubaier Amdouni | 2,207 | ch-TUN | B48 |
| Apr 2024 | Hamed Ben Ghanem | 2,122 | ch-TUN | E11 |
| Apr 2024 | Omar Jmila | 2,107 | ch-TUN | C61 |
| Mar 2024 | Akrem Charfeddine | 1,953 | ch-TUN sf | B53 |
| Jun 2024 | Joshua Lisuku Sauti | 1,833 | ch-Africa U14 | A17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U12 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,464 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,224 |
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,040 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,522 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,850 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-TUN U12 | 2021 | 6 | 4 | 1,417 |
| World School-ch U13 | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,635 |
Interactive opening tree from all 61 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elyes Mezni's chess games?
61 games by Elyes Mezni, from Dec 2018 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 Elyes Mezni has played.
What does Elyes Mezni play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Elyes Mezni opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elyes Mezni answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Elyes Mezni play as White?
As White, Elyes Mezni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elyes Mezni play as Black?
As Black, Elyes Mezni most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Elyes Mezni's FIDE rating?
Elyes Mezni is currently rated 1,877 in classical chess, 1,614 in rapid and 1,690 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Elyes Mezni played?
Our database contains 61 games by Elyes Mezni, covering Dec 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 5 draws, 28 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elyes Mezni?
61 games by Elyes Mezni 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.