Prepare against Hamed Ben Ghanem
FM · Tunisia · World #15,716 classical · FIDE ID 5501261
When preparing against Hamed Ben Ghanem, expect 1.d4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 60.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 94 games by Hamed Ben Ghanem, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Hamed Ben Ghanem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamed Ben Ghanem 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 | 2,099 | 2,144 | May 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,088 | 2,092 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,013 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 48 | 15 | 31 | 51.1% |
| As White | 50 | 28 | 7 | 15 | 56.0% |
| As Black | 44 | 20 | 8 | 16 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamed Ben Ghanem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamed Ben Ghanem's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 88.0% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 4 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 61.4% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues Bf4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues Bf4 (73.3% score)
- …c6 (2% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Ghanem usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 22.7% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 18.2% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 46.2% | 91.7% |
Hamed Ben Ghanem's chess games
All 94 games by Hamed Ben Ghanem in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 25 | 15/3/7 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B55 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Zoubaier Amdouni | 2,248 | ch-TUN | D02 |
| Mar 2022 | Sameh Sadek | 2,233 | Monastir zt 4.1 | A46 |
| Apr 2024 | Yacine Barbaria | 2,192 | ch-TUN | D00 |
| Jan 2022 | Achraf Hbacha | 2,187 | ch-TUN | A55 |
| Sep 2026 | Santiago Zacarias Rodriguez | 2,184 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 31 | 15.5 | 2,118 |
| Sousse Sahel Open | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,017 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,912 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| Monastir zt 4.1 | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 5 | 2,146 |
| Hammam Sousse Sahel Blitz Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,973 |
| Ariana Les Roses Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,132 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamed Ben Ghanem's chess games?
94 games by Hamed Ben Ghanem, from Oct 2018 to Sep 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 Hamed Ben Ghanem has played.
What does Hamed Ben Ghanem play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Hamed Ben Ghanem opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamed Ben Ghanem answers 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games).
What openings does Hamed Ben Ghanem play as White?
As White, Hamed Ben Ghanem's most-played openings in our database are: London System (25 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamed Ben Ghanem play as Black?
As Black, Hamed Ben Ghanem most often plays: London System (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Hamed Ben Ghanem's FIDE rating?
Hamed Ben Ghanem is currently rated 2,099 in classical chess, 2,088 in rapid and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,144 (May 2022).
How many games has Hamed Ben Ghanem played?
Our database contains 94 games by Hamed Ben Ghanem, covering Oct 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 15 draws, 31 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamed Ben Ghanem?
94 games by Hamed Ben Ghanem 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.