Prepare against Sherif Medghoul
CM · France · World #10,110 classical · FIDE ID 612057
When preparing against Sherif Medghoul, expect 1.d4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 188 games by Sherif Medghoul, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sherif Medghoul's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sherif Medghoul 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 | 2,168 | 2,266 | Oct 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,177 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,098 | 2,177 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 188 | 54 | 17 | 117 | 28.7% |
| As White | 97 | 27 | 10 | 60 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 91 | 27 | 7 | 57 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sherif Medghoul's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sherif Medghoul's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 83.5% | 36.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues c4 (32.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 8.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Medghoul usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 32 | 61.5% | 39.1% |
| c5 | 8 | 15.4% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 15.4% | 12.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 64.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 24.0% | 8.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
Sherif Medghoul's chess games
All 188 games by Sherif Medghoul in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 17 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 8 | 0/0/8 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,530 | Titled Tue | B00 |
| Jun 2025 | Mahel Boyer | 2,523 | French Open Rapid | A40 |
| Jun 2023 | Mikhail Golubev | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | E94 |
| Feb 2006 | Gediminas Sarakauskas | 2,453 | 22nd Cappelle Open | D15 |
| Mar 2009 | Mikael Agopov | 2,433 | 25th Cappelle Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 71 | 19 | 1,971 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2004 | 10 | 6 | 2,202 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,102 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 6th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 3 | 1,942 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | 2,266 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 7 | 4 | 2,224 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,067 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sherif Medghoul's chess games?
188 games by Sherif Medghoul, from Apr 2003 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 Sherif Medghoul has played.
What does Sherif Medghoul play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Sherif Medghoul opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sherif Medghoul answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sherif Medghoul play as White?
As White, Sherif Medghoul's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sherif Medghoul play as Black?
As Black, Sherif Medghoul most often plays: French: Classical Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 91 games.
What is Sherif Medghoul's FIDE rating?
Sherif Medghoul is currently rated 2,168 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,098 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Oct 2006).
How many games has Sherif Medghoul played?
Our database contains 188 games by Sherif Medghoul, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 17 draws, 117 losses (28.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sherif Medghoul?
188 games by Sherif Medghoul 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.