Prepare against A.M. Soozankar
IM · IRN · World #7,983 classical · FIDE ID 12503029
When preparing against A.M. Soozankar, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 381 games by A.M. Soozankar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find A.M. Soozankar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout A.M. Soozankar 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 | 2,206 | 2,387 | May 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,106 | 2,255 | Jan 2020 |
| Blitz | 2,171 | 2,294 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 381 | 123 | 143 | 115 | 32.3% |
| As White | 193 | 73 | 72 | 48 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 188 | 50 | 71 | 67 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of A.M. Soozankar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from A.M. Soozankar's side.
First moves as White (193 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 137 | 71.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 48 | 24.9% | 61.5% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 3.6% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (51% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues Nc3 (56.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Soozankar usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 47 | 55.3% | 46.8% |
| c5 | 31 | 36.5% | 46.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.4% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 54.0% | 67.6% |
| d5 | 18 | 28.6% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 7.9% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
A.M. Soozankar's chess games
All 381 games by A.M. Soozankar 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: 123 wins, 143 draws, 115 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 22 | 8/8/6 | 36.4% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 6/6/7 | 31.6% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 12 | 0/9/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Alexandr G Viktorov | 2,510 | Dubna | B51 |
| Sep 2026 | Murad Ibrahimli | 2,449 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | A45 |
| Nov 2015 | Igor Naumkin | 2,441 | Moscow VAO GM 11 | D89 |
| Sep 2008 | Handszar Odeev | 2,422 | Izmir Open 7th | B53 |
| May 2015 | Alexej Khamatgaleev | 2,417 | Abrisham Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2011 | 26 | 6 | 2,071 |
| Baku Open | 2017 | 25 | 11 | 2,341 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2016 | 20 | 10 | 2,272 |
| Dubna | 2015 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,375 |
| 15th Arak Open | 2016 | 11 | 8 | 2,256 |
| Moscow VAO GM 11 | 2015 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,427 |
| Tehran Fajr Cup | 2013 | 10 | 9.5 | 2,189 |
| World ol U16 | 2003 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find A.M. Soozankar's chess games?
381 games by A.M. Soozankar, 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 A.M. Soozankar has played.
What does A.M. Soozankar play on the first move as White?
Across 193 games with White in our database, A.M. Soozankar opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, A.M. Soozankar answers 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games).
What openings does A.M. Soozankar play as White?
As White, A.M. Soozankar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (22 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 193 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does A.M. Soozankar play as Black?
As Black, A.M. Soozankar most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 188 games.
What is A.M. Soozankar's FIDE rating?
A.M. Soozankar is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,106 in rapid and 2,171 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,387 (May 2016).
How many games has A.M. Soozankar played?
Our database contains 381 games by A.M. Soozankar, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 143 draws, 115 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against A.M. Soozankar?
381 games by A.M. Soozankar 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.