Prepare against Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou
FM · Morocco · World #5,738 classical · FIDE ID 9000720
When preparing against Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 108 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 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 | 2,255 | 2,276 | Oct 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,281 | 2,281 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,291 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 49 | 14 | 45 | 45.4% |
| As White | 53 | 24 | 3 | 26 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 55 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 45.5% |
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 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 73.6% | 47.4% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.0% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% 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 — 17% of White games, 44.4% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Aithmidou usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 51.6% | 59.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 41.9% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's chess games
All 108 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 49 wins, 14 draws, 45 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% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,250 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-Arab U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,267 |
| 2nd Paracin GM | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,325 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's chess games?
108 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, from Apr 2004 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-Mehdi Aithmidou has played.
What does Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...c5 (22% 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); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 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 (7 games, 28.6% 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 55 games.
What is Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou's FIDE rating?
Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess, 2,281 in rapid and 2,291 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Oct 2020).
How many games has Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou played?
Our database contains 108 games by Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou, covering Apr 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 14 draws, 45 losses (45.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed-Mehdi Aithmidou?
108 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.