Prepare against Sahbi Taieb
CM · Tunisia · World #20,538 classical · FIDE ID 5500770
When preparing against Sahbi Taieb, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 42.9% over 28 games.
Our database contains 240 games by Sahbi Taieb, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sahbi Taieb's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahbi Taieb 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 | 2,053 | 2,148 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,129 | 2,136 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,106 | 2,147 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 240 | 82 | 63 | 94 | 34.2% |
| As White | 119 | 38 | 30 | 51 | 31.9% |
| As Black | 121 | 44 | 33 | 43 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahbi Taieb's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahbi Taieb's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 55.5% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 30 | 25.2% | 48.3% |
| c4 | 14 | 11.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 83.3% |
| a3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Taieb usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Taieb usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Taieb usually continues d3 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 48.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Taieb usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Taieb usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Taieb usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 78.3% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 11.7% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.7% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 44.2% | 52.6% |
| Nf6 | 17 | 39.5% | 55.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 7.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Sahbi Taieb's chess games
All 240 games by Sahbi Taieb in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 82 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| A38 | English Opening | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 28 | 12/8/8 | 42.9% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Zvonko Stanojoski | 2,434 | Monastir IM | B56 |
| Jan 2020 | Mohamed Ali Boudriga | 2,325 | ch-TUN | B37 |
| Nov 2024 | Sedrani Ammar | 2,271 | ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | B15 |
| Sep 2017 | Ahmed Bouzidi | 2,237 | Monastir Moknine Open A | A07 |
| May 2017 | Khaled Ben Nasser | 2,231 | Algiers zt 4.1 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 52 | 28.5 | 2,172 |
| chB-TUN | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,088 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial | 2013 | 10 | 2 | 2,139 |
| Monastir Slama Memorial Open | 2013 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,938 |
| Monastir Subsidiaire Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,335 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-TUN rapid | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,356 |
| Monastir IM | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 2,134 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ahmed Bouzidi (13 games) · Zoubaier Amdouni (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahbi Taieb's chess games?
240 games by Sahbi Taieb, from Jul 2009 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 Sahbi Taieb has played.
What does Sahbi Taieb play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Sahbi Taieb opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahbi Taieb answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Sahbi Taieb play as White?
As White, Sahbi Taieb's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 12.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahbi Taieb play as Black?
As Black, Sahbi Taieb most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Sahbi Taieb's FIDE rating?
Sahbi Taieb is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess, 2,129 in rapid and 2,106 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,148 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Sahbi Taieb played?
Our database contains 240 games by Sahbi Taieb, covering Jul 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 82 wins, 63 draws, 94 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahbi Taieb?
240 games by Sahbi Taieb 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.