Prepare against Nabil Hadj Sassi
DEU · World #33,281 classical · FIDE ID 24684830
Our database contains 81 games by Nabil Hadj Sassi, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nabil Hadj Sassi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nabil Hadj Sassi 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 | 1,968 | 2,038 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,924 | 1,978 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 38 | 15 | 28 | 46.9% |
| As White | 39 | 21 | 6 | 12 | 53.8% |
| As Black | 42 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nabil Hadj Sassi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nabil Hadj Sassi's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 35.9% | 67.9% |
| b3 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
| b4 | 7 | 17.9% | 92.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 67.9% score
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Sassi usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Sassi usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 33% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Sassi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 16 | 69.6% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Nabil Hadj Sassi's chess games
All 81 games by Nabil Hadj Sassi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 38 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Marcos Kiesekamp | 2,165 | Berlin Open 04 | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Thomas Amelang | 2,135 | 16th Berliner Sommer | A42 |
| May 2005 | Fernando Offermann | 2,082 | Berlin Unicorn Open | A01 |
| Apr 2005 | Peter Welz | 2,069 | Berlin Open 03 | A80 |
| Nov 2002 | Peter2 Schmidt | 2,023 | 5th Berlin Eckbauer Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Berlin qualification | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Berlin Open 04 | 2006 | 8 | 3 | 1,877 |
| 1st Northeim CES | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,216 |
| ch-Berlin QT | 2019 | 7 | 5 | 1,995 |
| Berlin qualification Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,832 |
| Berlin Open 09 | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,869 |
| Berlin Unicorn Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,182 |
| 4th Berlin Eckbauer Open | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nabil Hadj Sassi's chess games?
81 games by Nabil Hadj Sassi, from Jul 2009 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 Nabil Hadj Sassi has played.
What does Nabil Hadj Sassi play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Nabil Hadj Sassi opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.b3 (33% of games), 1.b4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nabil Hadj Sassi answers 1...g6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Nabil Hadj Sassi play as White?
As White, Nabil Hadj Sassi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Orangutan opening (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nabil Hadj Sassi play as Black?
As Black, Nabil Hadj Sassi most often plays: Modern Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Nabil Hadj Sassi's FIDE rating?
Nabil Hadj Sassi is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 1,924 in rapid and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,038 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Nabil Hadj Sassi played?
Our database contains 81 games by Nabil Hadj Sassi, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 15 draws, 28 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nabil Hadj Sassi?
81 games by Nabil Hadj Sassi 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.