Prepare against Mokhtar Zenaidi

Tunisia · World #31,550 classical · FIDE ID 5510112

When preparing against Mokhtar Zenaidi, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).

Our database contains 60 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, covering Apr 2021 to Sep 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mokhtar Zenaidi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mokhtar Zenaidi's side.

First moves as White (28 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 72.9% score
  • …c5 (29% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
  • …d6 (17% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
  • …c6 (17% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
• 1.d4 — 11% 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 (21 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)

Mokhtar Zenaidi's chess games

All 60 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2021 - 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: 28 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Mokhtar Zenaidi's chess games?

60 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, from Apr 2021 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 Mokhtar Zenaidi has played.

What does Mokhtar Zenaidi play on the first move as White?

Across 28 games with White in our database, Mokhtar Zenaidi opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% 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 (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Mokhtar Zenaidi play as Black?

As Black, Mokhtar Zenaidi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.

What is Mokhtar Zenaidi's FIDE rating?

Mokhtar Zenaidi is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 2,073 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Mokhtar Zenaidi played?

Our database contains 60 games by Mokhtar Zenaidi, covering Apr 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 7 draws, 22 losses (46.7% win rate).

How do I prepare against Mokhtar Zenaidi?

60 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.

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