Prepare against Iheb Kaabi
Tunisia · World #71,802 classical · FIDE ID 5508240
When preparing against Iheb Kaabi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Iheb Kaabi, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Iheb Kaabi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iheb Kaabi 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 | 1,815 | 1,849 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,888 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 2,033 | Dec 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 28 | 1 | 21 | 56.0% |
| As White | 25 | 12 | 1 | 12 | 48.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 16 | 0 | 9 | 64.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iheb Kaabi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iheb Kaabi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Kaabi usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Kaabi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kaabi usually continues Qe2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 92.9% | 69.2% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Iheb Kaabi's chess games
All 50 games by Iheb Kaabi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Hedi Bouflija | 2,160 | Tunis Ramadan Cup | B04 |
| Apr 2021 | Mabrouk,Fathi Ben Salah | 2,086 | Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | C45 |
| Jun 2018 | Amine Chouchane | 1,974 | Tunis Ramadan Cup | C54 |
| Feb 2025 | Abderrahmane Tahir | 1,891 | Djerba Blitz | A05 |
| Feb 2025 | Skhiri Youssef | 1,808 | Djerba Blitz | C23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,029 |
| 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,757 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,655 |
| Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | 2021 | 9 | 8 | 2,086 |
| ch-TUN Subsidiaire | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,023 |
| Tunis Ramadan Cup | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,101 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,925 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iheb Kaabi's chess games?
50 games by Iheb Kaabi, from Jul 2018 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 Iheb Kaabi has played.
What does Iheb Kaabi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Iheb Kaabi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iheb Kaabi answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games).
What openings does Iheb Kaabi play as White?
As White, Iheb Kaabi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iheb Kaabi play as Black?
As Black, Iheb Kaabi most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Iheb Kaabi's FIDE rating?
Iheb Kaabi is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,849 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Iheb Kaabi played?
Our database contains 50 games by Iheb Kaabi, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 1 draws, 21 losses (56.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iheb Kaabi?
50 games by Iheb Kaabi 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.