Prepare against Mohamed Ali Saidi
Tunisia · World #59,409 classical · FIDE ID 5529689
When preparing against Mohamed Ali Saidi, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 56 games by Mohamed Ali Saidi, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Ali Saidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Ali Saidi 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 | 1,858 | 1,858 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,745 | 1,752 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,014 | 2,014 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 20 | 7 | 26 | 35.7% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 2 | 12 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Ali Saidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Ali Saidi's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 69.0% | 32.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 32.5% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Saidi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Saidi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Saidi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Saidi usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Saidi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Saidi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 52.6% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 31.6% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Mohamed Ali Saidi's chess games
All 56 games by Mohamed Ali Saidi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2021 - Sep 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Mohamed Ali Ben Ameur | 1,808 | Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | D20 |
| May 2026 | Jlajla,Amine | 1,733 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Salem Ben Slimene | 1,721 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | A22 |
| Apr 2021 | Mohamed Islem Ferjani | 1,324 | Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | C21 |
| Dec 2021 | Iyed Hemdani | 1,007 | 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 18 | 11 | 1,095 |
| chT-TUN U16 | 2021 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,001 |
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 1,815 |
| Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open 04 | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,440 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,860 |
| ch-TUN U12 | 2021 | 6 | 3 | 1,129 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National B | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Ali Saidi's chess games?
56 games by Mohamed Ali Saidi, from Jul 2021 to Sep 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 Mohamed Ali Saidi has played.
What does Mohamed Ali Saidi play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Mohamed Ali Saidi opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Ali Saidi answers 1...e5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Ali Saidi play as White?
As White, Mohamed Ali Saidi's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Ali Saidi play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Ali Saidi most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mohamed Ali Saidi's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Ali Saidi is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,745 in rapid and 2,014 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mohamed Ali Saidi played?
Our database contains 56 games by Mohamed Ali Saidi, covering Jul 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 26 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Ali Saidi?
56 games by Mohamed Ali Saidi 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.