Prepare against Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna
Mauritania · World #69,000 classical · FIDE ID 19600151
When preparing against Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 73 games by Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna 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 | 1,825 | 1,958 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,842 | 1,876 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,875 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 31 | 4 | 38 | 42.5% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 3 | 21 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 20 | 1 | 17 | 52.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 65.7% | 45.7% |
| e4 | 9 | 25.7% | 22.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 45.7% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (4% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues dxe5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 22.2% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Cheikhna usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 22.2% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's chess games
All 73 games by Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2016 - 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: 31 wins, 4 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Mohamed Ben Ammar | 2,173 | Monastir zt 4.1 | A48 |
| Mar 2022 | Yamine Seddaoui | 2,114 | Monastir zt 4.1 | B30 |
| Dec 2017 | Moulaye Brahim Hemam | 2,055 | ch-MTN | D11 |
| Sep 2018 | Ghebremedhn Ghebreh Haftom | 1,979 | Olympiad-43 | C00 |
| Sep 2018 | Enrico Grassi | 1,965 | Olympiad-43 | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-MTN | 2019 | 35 | 20 | 1,910 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 3 | 1,810 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,770 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,998 |
| Monastir zt 4.1 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's chess games?
73 games by Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna, from Jan 2016 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 Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna has played.
What does Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna play as White?
As White, Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 1,842 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna played?
Our database contains 73 games by Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna, covering Jan 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 4 draws, 38 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna?
73 games by Mohamed Lemine Cheikhna 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.