Prepare against Thabet Benzarti
Tunisia · World #57,563 classical · FIDE ID 5529441
When preparing against Thabet Benzarti, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Thabet Benzarti, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Thabet Benzarti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thabet Benzarti 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 | 1,865 | 1,865 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,744 | 1,744 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,779 | 1,907 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 30.0% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 349 rated games against 278 different opponents, across 39 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 165 | 90 | 19 | 56 | 54.5% | 1,649 | 1,645 | 8 |
| Rapid | 67 | 37 | 6 | 24 | 55.2% | 1,580 | 1,569 | 8 |
| Blitz | 65 | 39 | 3 | 23 | 60.0% | 1,736 | 1,797 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 120 | 38 | 17 | 65 | 31.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 73 | 48 | 10 | 15 | 65.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 37 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 71 | 46 | 5 | 20 | 1,765 | 1,868 |
| 2025 | 89 | 43 | 13 | 33 | 1,792 | 1,770 |
| 2024 | 79 | 41 | 9 | 29 | 1,655 | 1,640 |
| 2023 | 29 | 15 | 1 | 13 | 1,257 | 1,157 |
| 2022 | 63 | 36 | 4 | 23 | 1,280 | 1,209 |
| 2021 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | – | – |
Where Thabet Benzarti has played
Tunisia (37) · Morocco (1) · South Africa (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thabet Benzarti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thabet Benzarti's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Benzarti usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Benzarti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Benzarti usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 50.0% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Thabet Benzarti's chess games
All 30 games by Thabet Benzarti in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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: 9 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/0 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Med Anis Barhoumi | 1,951 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | A41 |
| Feb 2025 | Khaled Charfeddine | 1,908 | Djerba Blitz | D15 |
| Mar 2024 | Ayoub Ben Abbes | 1,845 | ch-TUN sf | D11 |
| Oct 2026 | Mohamed Tawfik Farhat | 1,833 | 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | E32 |
| Mar 2024 | Hichem Chelli | 1,818 | ch-TUN sf | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-TUN sf | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,775 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,815 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Blitz | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,778 |
| 2026 Sahel International Chess Festival | Open B | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,740 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thabet Benzarti's chess games?
30 games by Thabet Benzarti, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Thabet Benzarti has played.
What does Thabet Benzarti play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Thabet Benzarti opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thabet Benzarti answers 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Thabet Benzarti play as White?
As White, Thabet Benzarti's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thabet Benzarti play as Black?
As Black, Thabet Benzarti most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Thabet Benzarti's FIDE rating?
Thabet Benzarti is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess, 1,744 in rapid and 1,779 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,865 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Thabet Benzarti played?
Our database contains 30 games by Thabet Benzarti, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thabet Benzarti?
30 games by Thabet Benzarti 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.