Prepare against Mouhcine Benaddi
CM · Morocco · World #14,981 classical · FIDE ID 9001050
When preparing against Mouhcine Benaddi, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Classical as Black, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 244 games by Mouhcine Benaddi, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mouhcine Benaddi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mouhcine Benaddi 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 | 2,107 | 2,161 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,121 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,093 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 244 | 92 | 17 | 135 | 37.7% |
| As White | 124 | 52 | 8 | 64 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 120 | 40 | 9 | 71 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2005-2026): 363 rated games against 256 different opponents, across 41 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 173 | 97 | 33 | 43 | 56.1% | 2,021 | 2,086 | 27 |
| Rapid | 83 | 57 | 8 | 18 | 68.7% | 1,893 | 2,053 | 16 |
| Blitz | 49 | 23 | 6 | 20 | 46.9% | 1,953 | 1,953 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 70 | 14 | 15 | 41 | 20.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 152 | 100 | 25 | 27 | 65.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 5 vs FM · 7 vs CM · 3 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 37 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,482 | 2,082 |
| 2025 | 49 | 25 | 11 | 13 | 1,888 | 1,990 |
| 2024 | 63 | 43 | 10 | 10 | 1,901 | 2,105 |
| 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1,922 | 2,022 |
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2,464 | 2,164 |
| 2017 | 22 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 1,997 | 2,165 |
| 2016 | 71 | 43 | 8 | 20 | 2,027 | 2,089 |
| 2015 | 56 | 32 | 3 | 21 | 2,308 | 2,053 |
| 2014 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2,286 | 1,886 |
| 2007 | 20 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 2,051 | 2,140 |
| 2006 | 29 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 2,230 | 1,945 |
| 2005 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 2,182 | 2,154 |
Where Mouhcine Benaddi has played
Morocco (37) · England (2) · FIDE (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mouhcine Benaddi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mouhcine Benaddi's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 64 | 51.6% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 33.1% | 40.2% |
| e4 | 15 | 12.1% | 76.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 40.6% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues g3 (43.3% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 40.2% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Benaddi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 53 | 86.9% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 8.2% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 32.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Mouhcine Benaddi's chess games
All 244 games by Mouhcine Benaddi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - Nov 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: 92 wins, 17 draws, 135 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 27 | 11/1/15 | 40.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 6/0/9 | 40.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 19 | 6/0/13 | 31.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Leandro Krysa | 2,516 | Titled Tue | A12 |
| Apr 2019 | Noel Studer | 2,514 | Titled Tue | B13 |
| Jan 2019 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,466 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| Apr 2020 | Nino Batsiashvili | 2,457 | Titled Tue | B12 |
| Jun 2019 | John Bartholomew | 2,439 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 173 | 65 | 2,153 |
| Gibraltar Masters | 2007 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,204 |
| Agadir zt 4.1 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| Chefchaouen Open | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 2,088 |
| 20th Chefchaouen Open | 2024 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Caleta Challengers1 | 2005 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,144 |
| Caleta Challengers2 | 2005 | 5 | 4 | 2,202 |
| Gibraltar Challengers Week 2 | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,171 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mouhcine Benaddi's chess games?
244 games by Mouhcine Benaddi, from Apr 2005 to Nov 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 Mouhcine Benaddi has played.
What does Mouhcine Benaddi play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Mouhcine Benaddi opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mouhcine Benaddi answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mouhcine Benaddi play as White?
As White, Mouhcine Benaddi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mouhcine Benaddi play as Black?
As Black, Mouhcine Benaddi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Mouhcine Benaddi's FIDE rating?
Mouhcine Benaddi is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Mouhcine Benaddi played?
Our database contains 244 games by Mouhcine Benaddi, covering Apr 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 17 draws, 135 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mouhcine Benaddi?
244 games by Mouhcine Benaddi 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.