Prepare against Sofien Sayari
Tunisia · World #103,264 classical · FIDE ID 5506000
When preparing against Sofien Sayari, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Sofien Sayari, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sofien Sayari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sofien Sayari 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 | 1,720 | 1,767 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,529 | 1,736 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,710 | 1,759 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 42.1% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sofien Sayari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sofien Sayari's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Sayari usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sayari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Sayari usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Sofien Sayari's chess games
All 38 games by Sofien Sayari in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 16 wins, 0 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Abdulkarem Alasayfar | 1,905 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | B84 |
| May 2018 | Moncef Mejri | 1,393 | Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | E76 |
| Dec 2021 | Saif Mallek | 1,365 | 1st Sousse BICA Open | E76 |
| Nov 2022 | Khelifi,Nizar | 1,256 | 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Bouhjar BICA Rapid Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,338 |
| Monastir Subsidiaire Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,787 |
| 1st Sousse BICA Open | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
| Ariana Ramadan Open U2200 | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,691 |
| Ariana Les Roses Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | – |
| Tunis Ariana Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,660 |
| Tunis Ramadan Cup | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,805 |
| chB-TUN | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,729 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sofien Sayari's chess games?
38 games by Sofien Sayari, from Oct 2014 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 Sofien Sayari has played.
What does Sofien Sayari play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Sofien Sayari opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sofien Sayari answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sofien Sayari play as White?
As White, Sofien Sayari's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sofien Sayari play as Black?
As Black, Sofien Sayari most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sofien Sayari's FIDE rating?
Sofien Sayari is currently rated 1,720 in classical chess, 1,529 in rapid and 1,710 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,767 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Sofien Sayari played?
Our database contains 38 games by Sofien Sayari, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 0 draws, 22 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sofien Sayari?
38 games by Sofien Sayari 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.