Prepare against Yacine Barbaria
CM · Tunisia · World #9,672 classical · FIDE ID 5501245
When preparing against Yacine Barbaria, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 172 games by Yacine Barbaria, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yacine Barbaria's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yacine Barbaria 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 | 2,176 | 2,234 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,201 | May 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,176 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 172 | 71 | 30 | 67 | 41.3% |
| As White | 91 | 38 | 14 | 36 | 41.8% |
| As Black | 81 | 33 | 16 | 31 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yacine Barbaria's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yacine Barbaria's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 100.0% | 50.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Barbaria usually continues Nc3 (48.4% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Barbaria usually continues Nf3 (48.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Barbaria usually continues d3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 24 | 60.0% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 57.7% |
Yacine Barbaria's chess games
All 172 games by Yacine Barbaria in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 71 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 13/3/14 | 41.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/5/6 | 33.3% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/1 | 60.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2017 | Oscar De La Riva Aguado | 2,482 | ch-Francophone 5th | B07 |
| May 2026 | Deysi Cori T. | 2,328 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | A46 |
| Sep 2024 | Chitumbo Mwali | 2,312 | Olympiad-45 | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Sergio Duran Vega | 2,308 | Olympiad-45 | C54 |
| Nov 2013 | Abobker Elarbi | 2,268 | chT-Arab Clubs | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 39 | 21.5 | 2,177 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,189 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,922 |
| Tunisian Individual Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,972 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,211 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 2,002 |
| chT-TUN | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yacine Barbaria's chess games?
172 games by Yacine Barbaria, from May 2010 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 Yacine Barbaria has played.
What does Yacine Barbaria play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Yacine Barbaria opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yacine Barbaria answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yacine Barbaria play as White?
As White, Yacine Barbaria's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yacine Barbaria play as Black?
As Black, Yacine Barbaria most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 81 games.
What is Yacine Barbaria's FIDE rating?
Yacine Barbaria is currently rated 2,176 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Yacine Barbaria played?
Our database contains 172 games by Yacine Barbaria, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yacine Barbaria?
172 games by Yacine Barbaria 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.