Prepare against Lotfi Bensadi
DZA · World #32,077 classical · FIDE ID 7904576
Our database contains 96 games by Lotfi Bensadi, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lotfi Bensadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lotfi Bensadi 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 | 1,974 | 2,036 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,958 | 1,978 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,918 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 53 | 9 | 34 | 55.2% |
| As White | 48 | 30 | 3 | 15 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 48 | 23 | 6 | 19 | 47.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lotfi Bensadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lotfi Bensadi's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 95.8% | 66.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 66.3% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Bensadi usually continues Nf3 (88.2% score)
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Bensadi usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Bensadi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Bensadi usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Lotfi Bensadi's chess games
All 96 games by Lotfi Bensadi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 53 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Alexander M Chudinovskikh | 2,207 | 8th Brno Open | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Nino Maisuradze | 2,174 | Djerba Blitz | B31 |
| Jan 2019 | Khalil Bengherabi | 2,150 | ALG Cup | B77 |
| Nov 2018 | Stanislav Juricek | 2,100 | 8th Brno Open | C84 |
| Oct 2018 | Ullrich Skorna | 2,090 | 9th Hradec Kralove Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 14 | 9.5 | 1,859 |
| ch-ALG | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,810 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,092 |
| Tipaza U2200 Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,830 |
| Djerba Go Makkah Open B | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| chT-ALG U20 | 2013 | 5 | 4 | 1,998 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 1,723 |
| Prague Summer Open B 3rd | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,863 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lotfi Bensadi's chess games?
96 games by Lotfi Bensadi, from Jul 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 Lotfi Bensadi has played.
What does Lotfi Bensadi play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Lotfi Bensadi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lotfi Bensadi answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Lotfi Bensadi play as White?
As White, Lotfi Bensadi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lotfi Bensadi play as Black?
As Black, Lotfi Bensadi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Lotfi Bensadi's FIDE rating?
Lotfi Bensadi is currently rated 1,974 in classical chess, 1,958 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,036 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Lotfi Bensadi played?
Our database contains 96 games by Lotfi Bensadi, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 9 draws, 34 losses (55.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lotfi Bensadi?
96 games by Lotfi Bensadi 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.