Prepare against Mehdi Ben-Abed
France · World #20,056 classical · FIDE ID 26016230
When preparing against Mehdi Ben-Abed, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mehdi Ben-Abed, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehdi Ben-Abed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehdi Ben-Abed 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 | 2,057 | 2,165 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,066 | 2,082 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,062 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 38.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehdi Ben-Abed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehdi Ben-Abed's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ben-Abed usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ben-Abed usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Ben-Abed usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ben-Abed usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mehdi Ben-Abed's chess games
All 31 games by Mehdi Ben-Abed in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Yannis Aubry | 2,269 | 34th Andorra Open | E81 |
| Apr 2013 | Benjamin Feryn | 2,114 | ch-FRA U18 | C47 |
| Jul 2016 | Jean-Noel Grateau | 1,888 | 31st Avoine Open | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Philemon Sere | 1,881 | 31st Avoine Open | A48 |
| Mar 2014 | Francois Richard | 1,851 | chT-FRA U20 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,129 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,051 |
| ch-FRA U18 | 2013 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,122 |
| 34th Andorra Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,238 |
| ch-Hauts de Seine | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,901 |
| chT-FRA U20 | 2014 | 2 | 2 | 2,129 |
| Bois Colombes Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,945 |
| 4th Purtichju Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 2,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehdi Ben-Abed's chess games?
31 games by Mehdi Ben-Abed, from Mar 2011 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 Mehdi Ben-Abed has played.
What does Mehdi Ben-Abed play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Mehdi Ben-Abed opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehdi Ben-Abed answers 1...e6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mehdi Ben-Abed play as White?
As White, Mehdi Ben-Abed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehdi Ben-Abed play as Black?
As Black, Mehdi Ben-Abed most often plays: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Mehdi Ben-Abed's FIDE rating?
Mehdi Ben-Abed is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,066 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Mehdi Ben-Abed played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mehdi Ben-Abed, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehdi Ben-Abed?
31 games by Mehdi Ben-Abed 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.