Prepare against Farage Mahdia
CM · LBY · World #61,091 classical · FIDE ID 9200339
When preparing against Farage Mahdia, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 92 games by Farage Mahdia, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Farage Mahdia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farage Mahdia 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 | 1,852 | 2,020 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 2,029 | Nov 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 2,055 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 20 | 19 | 53 | 21.7% |
| As White | 47 | 10 | 11 | 26 | 21.3% |
| As Black | 45 | 10 | 8 | 27 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farage Mahdia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farage Mahdia's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 80.9% | 28.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 17.0% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 28.9% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues Nf3 (26.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Mahdia usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 72.0% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Farage Mahdia's chess games
All 92 games by Farage Mahdia in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 20 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Craig Van Tilbury | 2,283 | Olympiad-35 | E74 |
| Nov 1988 | Frank Loheac Amoun | 2,255 | Olympiad-28 | A77 |
| Oct 2013 | Moez Ben Amor | 2,169 | chT-Arab Cities | B08 |
| Apr 2017 | Montasar Abo Moliana | 1,951 | Tripoli Naami Open | A16 |
| Apr 2017 | Alla Aldean Othman Alshareef | 1,829 | Tripoli Naami Open | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,198 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| Olympiad-28 | 1988 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,170 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,997 |
| 11th Istanbul Open A | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| 5th chT-Arab Cities | 2007 | 7 | 2 | 2,105 |
| Tripoli Naami Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,905 |
| 11th chT-Arab Clubs | 2009 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farage Mahdia's chess games?
92 games by Farage Mahdia, from Dec 2012 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 Farage Mahdia has played.
What does Farage Mahdia play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Farage Mahdia opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farage Mahdia answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Farage Mahdia play as White?
As White, Farage Mahdia's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farage Mahdia play as Black?
As Black, Farage Mahdia most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Farage Mahdia's FIDE rating?
Farage Mahdia is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,020 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Farage Mahdia played?
Our database contains 92 games by Farage Mahdia, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 19 draws, 53 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farage Mahdia?
92 games by Farage Mahdia 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.