Prepare against Yassine Sentissi
CM · Morocco · World #6,990 classical · FIDE ID 9011951
When preparing against Yassine Sentissi, expect 1.e4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Yassine Sentissi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yassine Sentissi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yassine Sentissi 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 | 2,225 | 2,237 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,136 | 2,136 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,211 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 59 | 38 | 73 | 34.7% |
| As White | 88 | 27 | 23 | 38 | 30.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 32 | 15 | 35 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yassine Sentissi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yassine Sentissi's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 48.9% | 47.7% |
| c4 | 35 | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 8.0% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues Nf3 (40.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 40% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Sentissi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 57.5% | 45.7% |
| c6 | 15 | 37.5% | 73.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 70.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
Yassine Sentissi's chess games
All 170 games by Yassine Sentissi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 59 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B69 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2023 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,641 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Jan 2023 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | A23 |
| Jan 2023 | David Arenas Vanegas | 2,425 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Ioannis Kalogeris | 2,409 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Michael Bon | 2,392 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 71 | 34.5 | 2,315 |
| Porto Cristo | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,205 |
| Barcelona IM 07 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,411 |
| ch-Arab Indiv Men 2024 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,150 |
| Tanger Gambit | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,250 |
| Cerrado IM Barcelona June | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| Monastir zt 4.1 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,085 |
| 4th Casablanca Mohammed Open | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yassine Sentissi's chess games?
170 games by Yassine Sentissi, from Jan 2017 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 Yassine Sentissi has played.
What does Yassine Sentissi play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Yassine Sentissi opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.c4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yassine Sentissi answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Yassine Sentissi play as White?
As White, Yassine Sentissi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yassine Sentissi play as Black?
As Black, Yassine Sentissi most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Yassine Sentissi's FIDE rating?
Yassine Sentissi is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,136 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,237 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Yassine Sentissi played?
Our database contains 170 games by Yassine Sentissi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 38 draws, 73 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yassine Sentissi?
170 games by Yassine Sentissi 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.