Prepare against Mokhtar Zenaidi
Tunisia · World #31,447 classical · FIDE ID 5510112
Our database contains 54 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mokhtar Zenaidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mokhtar Zenaidi 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 | 1,977 | 1,977 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,931 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,050 | 2,050 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 25 | 7 | 22 | 46.3% |
| As White | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 83.3% | 72.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 72.5% score
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (15% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Mokhtar Zenaidi's chess games
All 54 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - Aug 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Nicolas Bourg | 2,159 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | C41 |
| Feb 2026 | Sebastian Leidorf | 2,078 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | A15 |
| Feb 2026 | Guilhem Denninger | 2,050 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | A16 |
| Mar 2021 | Brahim Daami | 2,016 | 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | D85 |
| Feb 2026 | Adam Moussa Deboosere | 1,948 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-TUN U18 | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,517 |
| 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,749 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,049 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,834 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-TUN U20 | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mokhtar Zenaidi's chess games?
54 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, from Apr 2021 to Aug 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 Mokhtar Zenaidi has played.
What does Mokhtar Zenaidi play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Mokhtar Zenaidi opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mokhtar Zenaidi answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mokhtar Zenaidi play as White?
As White, Mokhtar Zenaidi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mokhtar Zenaidi play as Black?
As Black, Mokhtar Zenaidi most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mokhtar Zenaidi's FIDE rating?
Mokhtar Zenaidi is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,050 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mokhtar Zenaidi played?
Our database contains 54 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, covering Apr 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mokhtar Zenaidi?
54 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi 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.