Prepare against Mustapha Nezar
IM · France · World #4,160 classical · FIDE ID 608637
Our database contains 477 games by Mustapha Nezar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mustapha Nezar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustapha Nezar 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 | 2,298 | 2,423 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,404 | 2,446 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,351 | 2,358 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 477 | 134 | 192 | 151 | 28.1% |
| As White | 237 | 80 | 94 | 63 | 33.8% |
| As Black | 240 | 54 | 98 | 88 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustapha Nezar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustapha Nezar's side.
First moves as White (237 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 98 | 41.4% | 53.1% |
| e4 | 93 | 39.2% | 50.5% |
| c4 | 41 | 17.3% | 62.2% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Nezar usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Nezar usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Nezar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 50.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Nezar usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nezar usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Nezar usually continues d4 (28.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 51.5% | 45.3% |
| e5 | 31 | 30.1% | 35.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 7 | 6.8% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 2.9% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 68 | 71.6% | 40.4% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Mustapha Nezar's chess games
All 477 games by Mustapha Nezar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 134 wins, 192 draws, 151 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| A31 | English Opening | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/6/1 | 53.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 61 | 13/25/23 | 21.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 35 | 8/14/13 | 22.9% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 15 | 1/6/8 | 6.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 14 | 0/8/6 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 3/6/1 | 30.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A11 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,647 | Nancy A | A33 |
| May 2010 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,638 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | E01 |
| Jun 2016 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,579 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A18 |
| May 2009 | Anthony C. Kosten | 2,513 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | E11 |
| May 2018 | Fabien Libiszewski | 2,504 | FRA-chT Top 12 | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2019 | 64 | 24 | 2,351 |
| Nancy A | 2009 | 36 | 13 | 2,378 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpA | 2023 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,444 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 21 | 14.5 | 2,470 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2022 | 20 | 9.5 | 2,423 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 Gp Haute | 2022 | 15 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| Cannes Open | 2000 | 13 | 6 | 2,198 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-B | 2001 | 11 | 7 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustapha Nezar's chess games?
477 games by Mustapha Nezar, from Apr 2003 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 Mustapha Nezar has played.
What does Mustapha Nezar play on the first move as White?
Across 237 games with White in our database, Mustapha Nezar opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustapha Nezar answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mustapha Nezar play as White?
As White, Mustapha Nezar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 237 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustapha Nezar play as Black?
As Black, Mustapha Nezar most often plays: Slav Defense (61 games, 21.3% win rate); Sicilian (35 games, 22.9% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 6.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 240 games.
What is Mustapha Nezar's FIDE rating?
Mustapha Nezar is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess, 2,404 in rapid and 2,351 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,423 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Mustapha Nezar played?
Our database contains 477 games by Mustapha Nezar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 134 wins, 192 draws, 151 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustapha Nezar?
477 games by Mustapha Nezar 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.