Prepare against Ali Abedi
IRN · World #23,627 classical · FIDE ID 12503312
When preparing against Ali Abedi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ali Abedi, covering Jan 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Ali Abedi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Abedi 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 | 2,030 | 2,248 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,247 | 2,264 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,976 | 2,305 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 19 | 7 | 28 | 35.2% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 5 | 20 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Abedi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Abedi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 57.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 57.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Abedi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Abedi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Abedi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Abedi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Ali Abedi's chess games
All 54 games by Ali Abedi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2004 - Nov 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: 19 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Ulvi Bajarani | 2,486 | Rasht Khazar Open 15th | E54 |
| Apr 2004 | Srdjan Sale | 2,437 | 6th Dubai Open | B28 |
| Jan 2006 | Eltaj Safarli | 2,391 | 14th Fajr Open | B90 |
| Apr 2004 | Muhamed Boric | 2,387 | 6th Dubai Open | D35 |
| Jun 2022 | Azat Nurmamedov | 2,382 | 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,190 |
| 13th Dubai Open | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,268 |
| 13th Fajr Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,204 |
| 14th Fajr Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,304 |
| 4th Lahijan Open | 2005 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,357 |
| 18th Fajr Open | 2010 | 4 | 2 | 2,170 |
| 6th Dubai Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,428 |
| 17th Caspian Cup | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 2,005 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Abedi's chess games?
54 games by Ali Abedi, from Jan 2004 to Nov 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 Ali Abedi has played.
What does Ali Abedi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Ali Abedi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Abedi answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Ali Abedi play as White?
As White, Ali Abedi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Abedi play as Black?
As Black, Ali Abedi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Ali Abedi's FIDE rating?
Ali Abedi is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,247 in rapid and 1,976 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Ali Abedi played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ali Abedi, covering Jan 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 7 draws, 28 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Abedi?
54 games by Ali Abedi 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.