Prepare against Sadok Zenaidi
Tunisia · World #19,708 classical · FIDE ID 5510120
Our database contains 70 games by Sadok Zenaidi, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sadok Zenaidi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sadok Zenaidi 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 | 2,060 | 2,060 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,988 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 35 | 8 | 27 | 50.0% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 4 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 34 | 21 | 4 | 9 | 61.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 94.4% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …c6 (26% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zenaidi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 77.8% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Sadok Zenaidi's chess games
All 70 games by Sadok Zenaidi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2021 - 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: 35 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | N MNE Nikolic | 2,268 | Sahel Chess Festival | A01 |
| Feb 2026 | Elvira Berend | 2,252 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | B90 |
| Sep 2025 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,164 | Sahel Chess Festival | B11 |
| Feb 2026 | Mohamed Anis Achour | 2,129 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | A40 |
| Apr 2026 | mohamed khalifah Almuntasir | 2,048 | Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN U16 | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 1,265 |
| chT-TUN U16 | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,434 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,060 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 8 | 5 | 2,041 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 7 | 6 | 2,190 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,253 |
| 3rd Bouhjar BICA Blitz Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 1,566 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sadok Zenaidi's chess games?
70 games by Sadok Zenaidi, from Feb 2021 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 Sadok Zenaidi has played.
What does Sadok Zenaidi play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Sadok Zenaidi opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sadok Zenaidi answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Sadok Zenaidi play as White?
As White, Sadok Zenaidi's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sadok Zenaidi play as Black?
As Black, Sadok Zenaidi most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Sadok Zenaidi's FIDE rating?
Sadok Zenaidi is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,060 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sadok Zenaidi played?
Our database contains 70 games by Sadok Zenaidi, covering Feb 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 8 draws, 27 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sadok Zenaidi?
70 games by Sadok Zenaidi 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.