Prepare against Saadi Araoune
FM · DZA · World #14,105 classical · FIDE ID 7904169
Our database contains 173 games by Saadi Araoune, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Saadi Araoune's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Saadi Araoune 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 | 2,115 | 2,154 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,000 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,970 | 2,039 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 173 | 81 | 29 | 63 | 46.8% |
| As White | 88 | 48 | 14 | 26 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 85 | 33 | 15 | 37 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Saadi Araoune's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Saadi Araoune's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 69 | 78.4% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 18 | 20.5% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Araoune usually continues c4 (60.6% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Araoune usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Araoune usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 55.6% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Araoune usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Araoune usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Araoune usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 98.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Saadi Araoune's chess games
All 173 games by Saadi Araoune in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 81 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Francesco Bettalli | 2,274 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | D94 |
| Feb 2024 | Jaffar Mohebbi | 2,253 | Djerba Open A | B15 |
| Aug 2023 | Luigi Lain | 2,249 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | E83 |
| Aug 2022 | Timothy Kabwe | 2,248 | Olympiad-44 | D94 |
| Aug 2023 | Alex Dobboletta | 2,205 | 2nd Lignano Bella Italia Open | D41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-ALG | 2022 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,056 |
| chT-ALG | 2019 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,965 |
| ch-ALG sf | 2017 | 12 | 4 | 1,728 |
| ALG Cup | 2020 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,875 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,939 |
| Qatar Masters Open B | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,077 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,043 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Saadi Araoune's chess games?
173 games by Saadi Araoune, from Feb 2013 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 Saadi Araoune has played.
What does Saadi Araoune play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Saadi Araoune opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Saadi Araoune answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Saadi Araoune play as White?
As White, Saadi Araoune's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (16 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Saadi Araoune play as Black?
As Black, Saadi Araoune most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Saadi Araoune's FIDE rating?
Saadi Araoune is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,970 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,154 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Saadi Araoune played?
Our database contains 173 games by Saadi Araoune, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 29 draws, 63 losses (46.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Saadi Araoune?
173 games by Saadi Araoune 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.