Prepare against Mehdi Moulay
CM · DZA · World #38,531 classical · FIDE ID 7901097
Our database contains 129 games by Mehdi Moulay, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehdi Moulay's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehdi Moulay 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 | 1,942 | 2,092 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,080 | Mar 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 2,079 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 49 | 14 | 66 | 38.0% |
| As White | 63 | 29 | 9 | 25 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 66 | 20 | 5 | 41 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehdi Moulay's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehdi Moulay's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 84.1% | 58.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 15.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 58.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Moulay usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Moulay usually continues Bg5 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Moulay usually continues d5 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 16% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Moulay usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Moulay usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Moulay usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 27 | 79.4% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 46.4% | 65.4% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 32.1% | 11.1% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.9% | 20.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Mehdi Moulay's chess games
All 129 games by Mehdi Moulay in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Ali Nassr | 2,170 | ch-ALG | A46 |
| Feb 2020 | Mohamed Ilias Saim | 2,170 | ch-ALG | C41 |
| Mar 2017 | Khaled Boudaoud | 2,141 | ch-ALG sf | D02 |
| Oct 2013 | Sahbi Taieb | 2,115 | chT-Arab Cities | D00 |
| Oct 2016 | Djamel Hammadi | 2,112 | ALG Cup | D56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2022 | 42 | 17.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,074 |
| ALG Cup | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,164 |
| Algiers Ameyar Memorial-B 11th | 2012 | 9 | 8 | 2,183 |
| 3rd Algiers Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,967 |
| Oran zt 4.1 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| ch-Africa | 2017 | 9 | 1 | 1,864 |
| ch-ALG U16 | 2000 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,202 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehdi Moulay's chess games?
129 games by Mehdi Moulay, from Apr 2005 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 Moulay has played.
What does Mehdi Moulay play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Mehdi Moulay opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehdi Moulay answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mehdi Moulay play as White?
As White, Mehdi Moulay's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Torre Attack (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehdi Moulay play as Black?
As Black, Mehdi Moulay most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Mehdi Moulay's FIDE rating?
Mehdi Moulay is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (May 2017).
How many games has Mehdi Moulay played?
Our database contains 129 games by Mehdi Moulay, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 66 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehdi Moulay?
129 games by Mehdi Moulay 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.