Prepare against Aref Vasli
FM · IRN · World #2,107 classical · FIDE ID 417521
When preparing against Aref Vasli, expect 1.e4 in 77% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (87% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 34.1% over 44 games.
Our database contains 756 games by Aref Vasli, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Aref Vasli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aref Vasli 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 | 2,377 | 2,413 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,317 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,265 | 2,274 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 756 | 334 | 86 | 336 | 44.2% |
| As White | 368 | 175 | 46 | 147 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 388 | 159 | 40 | 189 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aref Vasli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aref Vasli's side.
First moves as White (368 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 282 | 76.6% | 57.6% |
| Nf3 | 45 | 12.2% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 23 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 16 | 4.3% | 40.6% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vasli usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vasli usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vasli usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 37.8% score
- …d5 (51% of these games) — Vasli usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Vasli usually continues g3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Vasli usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (175 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 152 | 86.9% | 40.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 4.0% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 128 | 95.5% | 55.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Aref Vasli's chess games
All 756 games by Aref Vasli in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 334 wins, 86 draws, 336 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 49 | 24/3/22 | 49.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 11/3/9 | 47.8% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 58 | 30/8/20 | 51.7% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 44 | 15/1/28 | 34.1% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/4/5 | 60.9% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D76 | English Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2020 | Horatio Marcus | 2,703 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Feb 2025 | Pentala Harikrishna | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
| May 2020 | Diego Rafael Di Berardino | 2,648 | Titled Tue | B27 |
| Mar 2021 | Tamas Banusz | 2,631 | EU-Cup Online Gr-H | D14 |
| Feb 2021 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,625 | Titled Tue | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 462 | 212 | 2,288 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2019 | 18 | 11 | 2,285 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,025 |
| ch-IRI | 2011 | 11 | 6 | 2,362 |
| Copenhagen Obro New Year Open | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
| 95th ch-GBR Major Open | 2008 | 10 | 7 | 2,245 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-H | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2,359 |
| chT-DEN 2223 60th | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,457 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mikkel Manosri Jacobsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aref Vasli's chess games?
756 games by Aref Vasli, from Oct 2008 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 Aref Vasli has played.
What does Aref Vasli play on the first move as White?
Across 368 games with White in our database, Aref Vasli opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aref Vasli answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games).
What openings does Aref Vasli play as White?
As White, Aref Vasli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (49 games, 49.0% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian (23 games, 47.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 368 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aref Vasli play as Black?
As Black, Aref Vasli most often plays: Benoni Defense (58 games, 51.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 388 games.
What is Aref Vasli's FIDE rating?
Aref Vasli is currently rated 2,377 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,265 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Aref Vasli played?
Our database contains 756 games by Aref Vasli, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 334 wins, 86 draws, 336 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aref Vasli?
756 games by Aref Vasli 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.