Prepare against Tarak Saadani
Tunisia · World #32,657 classical · FIDE ID 5500745
Our database contains 41 games by Tarak Saadani, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tarak Saadani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tarak Saadani 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 | 1,971 | 2,114 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,049 | 2,068 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,068 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 13 | 10 | 43.9% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tarak Saadani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tarak Saadani's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 88.0% | 65.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 65.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Saadani usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Saadani usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Saadani usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Saadani usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 88.9% | 43.8% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Tarak Saadani's chess games
All 41 games by Tarak Saadani in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2007 | Anis Meddeb | 2,188 | ch-TUN | B30 |
| Jan 2014 | Moncef Zanina | 2,087 | TUN selection | C26 |
| Mar 2013 | Naoufel Dimessi | 1,958 | ch-TUN | B27 |
| Mar 2013 | Akrem Charfeddine | 1,944 | ch-TUN | B13 |
| Apr 2017 | Wael Matoussi | 1,908 | Tunis Ariana Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2013 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,162 |
| Tunis Ariana Open | 2017 | 8 | 7 | 2,054 |
| TUN selection | 2014 | 8 | 2 | 1,946 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tarak Saadani's chess games?
41 games by Tarak Saadani, from Jan 2009 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 Tarak Saadani has played.
What does Tarak Saadani play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Tarak Saadani opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tarak Saadani answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Tarak Saadani play as White?
As White, Tarak Saadani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tarak Saadani play as Black?
As Black, Tarak Saadani most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Tarak Saadani's FIDE rating?
Tarak Saadani is currently rated 1,971 in classical chess, 2,049 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Tarak Saadani played?
Our database contains 41 games by Tarak Saadani, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tarak Saadani?
41 games by Tarak Saadani 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.