Prepare against Sami Dahmani
CM · Tunisia · World #64,496 classical · FIDE ID 5504473
When preparing against Sami Dahmani, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 56 games by Sami Dahmani, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sami Dahmani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Dahmani 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 | 1,840 | 1,840 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,755 | 1,755 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,786 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 24 | 9 | 21 | 42.9% |
| As White | 27 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Dahmani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Dahmani's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 85.2% | 63.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 63.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Dahmani usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dahmani usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Dahmani usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Dahmani usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dahmani usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Sami Dahmani's chess games
All 56 games by Sami Dahmani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 24 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| D04 | Colle System | 5 | 1/2/0 | 20.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mohamed Bilal Houssein | 1,840 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | B07 |
| Sep 2026 | Ghalleb Chiheb | 1,717 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Belhadj Ilias | 1,700 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | D05 |
| Feb 2026 | Mohammed Abdulbasit M. Bin Halal | 1,615 | 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | B15 |
| Sep 2026 | Yasmine Dimassi | 1,610 | Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN U16 | 2021 | 15 | 7 | 1,308 |
| chT-TUN U16 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,347 |
| 1st Sousse BICA U16 Open | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,406 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,936 |
| 2026 Djerba International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,858 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,771 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,515 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Dahmani's chess games?
56 games by Sami Dahmani, from Oct 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 Sami Dahmani has played.
What does Sami Dahmani play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Sami Dahmani opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Dahmani answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Sami Dahmani play as White?
As White, Sami Dahmani's most-played openings in our database are: London System (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Dahmani play as Black?
As Black, Sami Dahmani most often plays: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Sami Dahmani's FIDE rating?
Sami Dahmani is currently rated 1,840 in classical chess, 1,755 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,840 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sami Dahmani played?
Our database contains 56 games by Sami Dahmani, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Dahmani?
56 games by Sami Dahmani 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.