Prepare against Marwen Zaydia
Tunisia · World #60,985 classical · FIDE ID 5503345
When preparing against Marwen Zaydia, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 58 games by Marwen Zaydia, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marwen Zaydia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marwen Zaydia 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 | 1,852 | 1,923 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,908 | 1,914 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,089 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 25 | 10 | 23 | 43.1% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 3 | 13 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marwen Zaydia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marwen Zaydia's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 50.0% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 46.4% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zaydia usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Zaydia usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Zaydia usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Zaydia usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Zaydia usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 82.4% | 60.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 81.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Marwen Zaydia's chess games
All 58 games by Marwen Zaydia in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Akram Jemai | 2,186 | Tunis Ramadan Cup | A83 |
| Jun 2018 | Zoubaier Amdouni | 2,172 | Tunis Ramadan Cup | C42 |
| Apr 2019 | Mohamed Ben Ammar | 2,077 | Sousse Sahel Open | A49 |
| Apr 2019 | Hassen Ismail | 2,012 | Sousse Sahel Open | C50 |
| Apr 2019 | Sofiane Anis Amellal | 1,957 | Sousse Sahel Open | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2013 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,783 |
| Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 1,858 |
| Sousse Sahel Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,076 |
| Hammam Sousse Sahel Blitz Open | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 2,145 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 1,907 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,882 |
| Tunis Ramadan Cup | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,210 |
| ch-TUN rapid | 2018 | 3 | 2 | 2,073 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marwen Zaydia's chess games?
58 games by Marwen Zaydia, from May 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 Marwen Zaydia has played.
What does Marwen Zaydia play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Marwen Zaydia opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.Nf3 (36% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marwen Zaydia answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Marwen Zaydia play as White?
As White, Marwen Zaydia's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marwen Zaydia play as Black?
As Black, Marwen Zaydia most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Marwen Zaydia's FIDE rating?
Marwen Zaydia is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess, 1,908 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,923 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Marwen Zaydia played?
Our database contains 58 games by Marwen Zaydia, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 23 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marwen Zaydia?
58 games by Marwen Zaydia 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.