Prepare against Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou
FM · Morocco · World #6,247 classical · FIDE ID 9000720
Our database contains 98 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou 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 | 2,241 | 2,276 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,252 | 2,258 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 44 | 14 | 40 | 44.9% |
| As White | 47 | 22 | 3 | 22 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 51 | 22 | 11 | 18 | 43.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 83.0% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 47.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 53.6% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 70.6% | 45.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's chess games
All 98 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou 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: 44 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Chao b Li | 2,708 | Olympiad-43 | B21 |
| Dec 2018 | Dejan Pikula | 2,486 | 2nd Paracin GM | D00 |
| Dec 2018 | Milos Stankovic | 2,451 | 2nd Paracin GM | C11 |
| Aug 2019 | Adlane Arab | 2,422 | ch-Africa Blitz | A44 |
| Aug 2019 | Oladapo ADU | 2,331 | ch-Africa Blitz | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltar Masters | 2006 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,181 |
| Le Port Marly Paribas Blitz Open | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 1,984 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,349 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,267 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| 2nd Paracin GM | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
| 92nd ch-Paris | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's chess games?
98 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, 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 Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou has played.
What does Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou play as White?
As White, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's FIDE rating?
Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,252 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou played?
Our database contains 98 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 14 draws, 40 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou?
98 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou 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.