Prepare against Zoubaier Amdouni
FM · Tunisia · World #10,287 classical · FIDE ID 5500419
When preparing against Zoubaier Amdouni, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 26.3% over 19 games.
Our database contains 659 games by Zoubaier Amdouni, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Zoubaier Amdouni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Zoubaier Amdouni 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 | 2,166 | 2,365 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,315 | Feb 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,193 | 2,280 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 659 | 302 | 162 | 194 | 45.8% |
| As White | 338 | 166 | 81 | 91 | 49.1% |
| As Black | 321 | 136 | 81 | 103 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Zoubaier Amdouni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Zoubaier Amdouni's side.
First moves as White (338 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 319 | 94.4% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 10 | 3.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues Bg5 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Amdouni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 111 | 71.2% | 51.8% |
| e5 | 26 | 16.7% | 59.6% |
| g6 | 8 | 5.1% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 47.6% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 39 | 37.1% | 57.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| b5 | 3 | 2.9% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
Zoubaier Amdouni's chess games
All 659 games by Zoubaier Amdouni in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 302 wins, 162 draws, 194 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 20/5/13 | 52.6% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 9/3/13 | 36.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 14 | 7/5/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 13 | 9/0/4 | 69.2% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 39 | 21/7/11 | 53.8% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 28 | 9/7/12 | 32.1% |
| A13 | English Opening | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/6/1 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Andrey Sumets | 2,640 | 12th Zeralda Ameyar Memorial | E39 |
| Oct 2016 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,494 | Tunis | C24 |
| May 2014 | Alfonso Romero Holmes | 2,480 | Monastir Belkadhi Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2025 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,476 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| Feb 2021 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,463 | African Online Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-TUN | 2024 | 95 | 56 | 2,202 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 38 | 11.5 | 2,022 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,149 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,362 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,247 |
| World ol U16 | 2002 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ahmed Bouzidi (19 games) · Amir Zaibi (18 games) · Mohamed Ali Boudriga (17 games) · Sahbi Taieb (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Zoubaier Amdouni's chess games?
659 games by Zoubaier Amdouni, from Apr 2003 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 Zoubaier Amdouni has played.
What does Zoubaier Amdouni play on the first move as White?
Across 338 games with White in our database, Zoubaier Amdouni opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Zoubaier Amdouni answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Zoubaier Amdouni play as White?
As White, Zoubaier Amdouni's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (25 games, 36.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 338 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Zoubaier Amdouni play as Black?
As Black, Zoubaier Amdouni most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (28 games, 32.1% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 321 games.
What is Zoubaier Amdouni's FIDE rating?
Zoubaier Amdouni is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,193 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,365 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Zoubaier Amdouni played?
Our database contains 659 games by Zoubaier Amdouni, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 162 draws, 194 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Zoubaier Amdouni?
659 games by Zoubaier Amdouni 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.