Prepare against Zouaghi,Ahmed
CM · Tunisia · World #28,464 classical · FIDE ID 5517516
When preparing against Zouaghi,Ahmed, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 50 games by Zouaghi,Ahmed, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Zouaghi,Ahmed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zouaghi,Ahmed 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 | 1,995 | 2,005 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,793 | 1,793 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,911 | 1,916 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 12 | 10 | 28 | 24.0% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zouaghi,Ahmed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zouaghi,Ahmed's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 89.3% | 36.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 36.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Zouaghi,Ahmed usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Zouaghi,Ahmed usually continues Nc3 (21.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zouaghi,Ahmed usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zouaghi,Ahmed usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 15.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Zouaghi,Ahmed's chess games
All 50 games by Zouaghi,Ahmed in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2019 - Aug 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Ferenc Langheinrich | 2,334 | Titled Tue | B04 |
| Feb 2025 | Gemelli,Romain | 2,203 | Djerba Blitz | C45 |
| Nov 2025 | Roger Labruyere | 2,183 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Sep 2025 | Eren Elci | 2,180 | Sahel Chess Festival | B00 |
| May 2022 | Aymen Ben Brahem | 2,178 | ch-TUN | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 17 | 3.5 | 1,961 |
| ch-TUN | 2022 | 11 | 2 | 1,889 |
| Sahel Chess Festival | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Djerba Blitz | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,112 |
| Tunisian Team Chess Championship 2026 | National A | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zouaghi,Ahmed's chess games?
50 games by Zouaghi,Ahmed, from Oct 2019 to Aug 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 Zouaghi,Ahmed has played.
What does Zouaghi,Ahmed play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Zouaghi,Ahmed opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zouaghi,Ahmed answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Zouaghi,Ahmed play as White?
As White, Zouaghi,Ahmed's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zouaghi,Ahmed play as Black?
As Black, Zouaghi,Ahmed most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Zouaghi,Ahmed's FIDE rating?
Zouaghi,Ahmed is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,793 in rapid and 1,911 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Zouaghi,Ahmed played?
Our database contains 50 games by Zouaghi,Ahmed, covering Oct 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (24.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zouaghi,Ahmed?
50 games by Zouaghi,Ahmed 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.