Prepare against Mehdi Bihi
France · World #71,198 classical · FIDE ID 637076
When preparing against Mehdi Bihi, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Mehdi Bihi, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehdi Bihi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehdi Bihi 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 | 1,817 | 2,010 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,890 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 8 | 23 | 26.2% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehdi Bihi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehdi Bihi's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Bihi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bihi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Bihi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Bihi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Bihi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Mehdi Bihi's chess games
All 42 games by Mehdi Bihi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | Laurent Soulages | 2,146 | 32nd Syre Memorial Open | A14 |
| May 2008 | Jean-Marie Mourgues | 2,141 | 31st Syre Memorial Open | B30 |
| May 2010 | Francois Larcheveque | 2,076 | 33rd Syre Memorial Open | E46 |
| Jan 2012 | Jarmo Peltomaki | 2,051 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | B34 |
| Jul 2010 | Frederic-Vincent Marin | 2,031 | ch-Paris Open A | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 1,975 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,022 |
| 9th Gibraltar Masters | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 1,820 |
| 33rd Syre Memorial Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,169 |
| 32nd Syre Memorial Open | 2009 | 3 | 1 | 2,068 |
| 36th Syre Memorial Open | 2013 | 3 | 0 | 1,625 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 1,783 |
| 31st Syre Memorial Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,201 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehdi Bihi's chess games?
42 games by Mehdi Bihi, from Apr 2004 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 Bihi has played.
What does Mehdi Bihi play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Mehdi Bihi opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehdi Bihi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mehdi Bihi play as White?
As White, Mehdi Bihi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehdi Bihi play as Black?
As Black, Mehdi Bihi most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Mehdi Bihi's FIDE rating?
Mehdi Bihi is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Mehdi Bihi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mehdi Bihi, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 23 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehdi Bihi?
42 games by Mehdi Bihi 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.