Prepare against Houssem Eddine Meftahi
IM · Tunisia · World #16,278 classical · FIDE ID 5501660
When preparing against Houssem Eddine Meftahi, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Rossolimo as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 320 games by Houssem Eddine Meftahi, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Houssem Eddine Meftahi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Houssem Eddine Meftahi 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 | 2,092 | 2,161 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,116 | 2,170 | Jun 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 320 | 139 | 70 | 111 | 43.4% |
| As White | 157 | 65 | 36 | 56 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 163 | 74 | 34 | 55 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Houssem Eddine Meftahi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Houssem Eddine Meftahi's side.
First moves as White (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 91.7% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 6 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues Bc4 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Meftahi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 91.6% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 60.4% | 58.6% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 27.1% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.3% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Houssem Eddine Meftahi's chess games
All 320 games by Houssem Eddine Meftahi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Aug 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: 139 wins, 70 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 3/3/10 | 18.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Jean-Pierre Le Roux | 2,523 | ch-Francophonie Blitz 7th | A07 |
| Sep 2024 | Sim Maerevoet | 2,432 | Olympiad-45 | E01 |
| Jun 2018 | Antonio Dcunha Viani | 2,424 | 11th Mumbai Mayors Cup | E94 |
| Sep 2017 | Moheb Ameir | 2,403 | Monastir Moknine Open A | B85 |
| Sep 2017 | Amir Zaibi | 2,384 | Monastir Moknine Open A | B77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 53 | 24.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2014 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,173 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 17 | 5 | 2,095 |
| chB-TUN | 2016 | 14 | 10 | 2,168 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,924 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,789 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,102 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,009 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Houssem Eddine Meftahi's chess games?
320 games by Houssem Eddine Meftahi, from Sep 2012 to Aug 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 Houssem Eddine Meftahi has played.
What does Houssem Eddine Meftahi play on the first move as White?
Across 157 games with White in our database, Houssem Eddine Meftahi opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Houssem Eddine Meftahi answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Houssem Eddine Meftahi play as White?
As White, Houssem Eddine Meftahi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Bishop's Opening (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 15.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 157 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Houssem Eddine Meftahi play as Black?
As Black, Houssem Eddine Meftahi most often plays: Sicilian: Rossolimo (16 games, 18.8% win rate); Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Houssem Eddine Meftahi's FIDE rating?
Houssem Eddine Meftahi is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,116 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Houssem Eddine Meftahi played?
Our database contains 320 games by Houssem Eddine Meftahi, covering Sep 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 139 wins, 70 draws, 111 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Houssem Eddine Meftahi?
320 games by Houssem Eddine Meftahi 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.