Prepare against Jihed Baba
Tunisia · World #73,928 classical · FIDE ID 5529522
When preparing against Jihed Baba, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 33 games by Jihed Baba, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Jihed Baba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jihed Baba 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 | 1,809 | 1,851 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,747 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,778 | 1,783 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 21.2% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 2 | 13 | 15.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 443 rated games against 323 different opponents, across 52 events in 4 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 217 | 112 | 27 | 78 | 51.6% | 1,666 | 1,644 | 10 |
| Rapid | 100 | 58 | 2 | 40 | 58.0% | 1,610 | 1,610 | 5 |
| Blitz | 117 | 59 | 1 | 57 | 50.4% | 1,798 | 1,686 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 160 | 55 | 8 | 97 | 34.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 88 | 51 | 10 | 27 | 58.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 96 | 51 | 6 | 39 | 1,748 | 1,781 |
| 2025 | 139 | 77 | 10 | 52 | 1,743 | 1,747 |
| 2024 | 119 | 61 | 7 | 51 | 1,705 | 1,543 |
| 2023 | 29 | 17 | 1 | 11 | 1,343 | 1,219 |
| 2022 | 42 | 20 | 5 | 17 | 1,338 | 1,205 |
| 2021 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 9 | – | – |
Where Jihed Baba has played
Tunisia (49) · Egypt (1) · Morocco (1) · South Africa (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jihed Baba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jihed Baba's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 85.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Baba usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Baba usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Baba usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Baba usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
Jihed Baba's chess games
All 33 games by Jihed Baba in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2022 - Oct 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: 7 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Abdallah Alfaitori | 1,939 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | ? |
| Oct 2026 | Meriem Ben Amor | 1,868 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | B00 |
| Oct 2026 | Yousef Khalifa J. Keshlaf | 1,863 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | B00 |
| Mar 2024 | Atef Ben Salah | 1,709 | ch-TUN sf | C02 |
| Mar 2024 | Ahmed Aroua | 1,690 | ch-TUN sf | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,722 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,927 |
| ch-TUN U12 | 2021 | 6 | 2 | – |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,599 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,641 |
| Youth Arab Chess Championship 2026 | Open U14 | 2026 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,660 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 2 | 0 | 1,507 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,572 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jihed Baba's chess games?
33 games by Jihed Baba, from Dec 2022 to Oct 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 Jihed Baba has played.
What does Jihed Baba play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Jihed Baba opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.Nc3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jihed Baba answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Jihed Baba play as White?
As White, Jihed Baba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jihed Baba play as Black?
As Black, Jihed Baba most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jihed Baba's FIDE rating?
Jihed Baba is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid and 1,778 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Jihed Baba played?
Our database contains 33 games by Jihed Baba, covering Dec 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (21.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jihed Baba?
33 games by Jihed Baba 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.