Prepare against Noureddine Messala
Morocco · World #16,343 classical · FIDE ID 9001476
When preparing against Noureddine Messala, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%).
Our database contains 54 games by Noureddine Messala, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Noureddine Messala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Noureddine Messala 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 | 2,092 | 2,124 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,026 | 2,081 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,073 | Sep 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 8 | 29 | 31.5% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 5 | 13 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 3 | 16 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Noureddine Messala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Noureddine Messala's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 100.0% | 44.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Messala usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Messala usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Messala usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 31.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 22.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Noureddine Messala's chess games
All 54 games by Noureddine Messala in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,168 | Djerba Blitz | B22 |
| Aug 2023 | Nicolas Dubreuil | 2,159 | 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | A06 |
| Feb 2025 | Ralph Neininger | 2,099 | Djerba Open A 2025 | A40 |
| Feb 2025 | Peter Hoekstra | 2,000 | Djerba Open A 2025 | E97 |
| Feb 2025 | Lotfi Bensadi | 1,971 | Djerba Blitz | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,874 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,122 |
| Djerba Open A 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,052 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men Rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,910 |
| Tiznit Rapid Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,008 |
| 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | 2023 | 4 | 1 | 2,102 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,862 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Noureddine Messala's chess games?
54 games by Noureddine Messala, from Sep 2015 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 Noureddine Messala has played.
What does Noureddine Messala play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Noureddine Messala opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Noureddine Messala answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Noureddine Messala play as White?
As White, Noureddine Messala's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Noureddine Messala play as Black?
As Black, Noureddine Messala most often plays: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Noureddine Messala's FIDE rating?
Noureddine Messala is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,026 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Noureddine Messala played?
Our database contains 54 games by Noureddine Messala, covering Sep 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Noureddine Messala?
54 games by Noureddine Messala 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.