Prepare against Mohsine El Farihi
Morocco · World #21,345 classical · FIDE ID 9001301
Our database contains 36 games by Mohsine El Farihi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohsine El Farihi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohsine El Farihi 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 | 2,046 | 2,166 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,063 | 2,073 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,073 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 17 | 4 | 15 | 47.2% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 2 | 12 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 13 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 61.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohsine El Farihi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohsine El Farihi's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 30.4% | 57.1% |
| b3 | 6 | 26.1% | 8.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Farihi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Farihi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Farihi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Farihi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Farihi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Farihi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 63.6% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Mohsine El Farihi's chess games
All 36 games by Mohsine El Farihi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2005 | Jacques Demarre | 2,281 | 28th Syre Memorial Open | C55 |
| Nov 2008 | Sergei Maitesian | 2,276 | chT2-FRA North 0809 | C55 |
| Jul 2006 | Dan Cruz Alvarez de Ron | 2,219 | ch-Paris | E32 |
| Oct 2005 | Eric Goulenok | 2,182 | 4th Montigny le Bretonneux A | B70 |
| May 2005 | Antoine Baret | 2,113 | 28th Syre Memorial Open | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Montigny le Bretonneux A | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,076 |
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,214 |
| Champigny sur Marne Open | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
| 28th Syre Memorial Open | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,394 |
| 33rd Syre Memorial Open | 2010 | 3 | 3 | 2,189 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,122 |
| 1st Thorigny Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,916 |
| 27th Aubervilliers Open rap | 2002 | 1 | 0 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohsine El Farihi's chess games?
36 games by Mohsine El Farihi, from Jul 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 Mohsine El Farihi has played.
What does Mohsine El Farihi play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Mohsine El Farihi opens with 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.b3 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohsine El Farihi answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohsine El Farihi play as White?
As White, Mohsine El Farihi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohsine El Farihi play as Black?
As Black, Mohsine El Farihi most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Mohsine El Farihi's FIDE rating?
Mohsine El Farihi is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,063 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Mohsine El Farihi played?
Our database contains 36 games by Mohsine El Farihi, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohsine El Farihi?
36 games by Mohsine El Farihi 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.