Prepare against Ali Faghirnavaz
FM · IRN · World #7,789 classical · FIDE ID 12510190
When preparing against Ali Faghirnavaz, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 99 games by Ali Faghirnavaz, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Faghirnavaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Faghirnavaz 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 | 2,209 | 2,331 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,284 | Jan 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,356 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 32 | 37 | 30 | 32.3% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 21 | 9 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Faghirnavaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Faghirnavaz's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 74.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.8% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 8.5% | 37.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Faghirnavaz usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Faghirnavaz usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Faghirnavaz usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Faghirnavaz usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Faghirnavaz usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 40.6% |
| c6 | 12 | 40.0% | 45.8% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ali Faghirnavaz's chess games
All 99 games by Ali Faghirnavaz in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Jul 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: 32 wins, 37 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A64 | Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Pouria Darini | 2,540 | ch-IRI | D92 |
| Jul 2009 | B. Adhiban | 2,481 | ch-Asia U20 | A45 |
| May 2015 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,470 | Abrisham Open | A64 |
| May 2015 | Hovik Hayrapetyan | 2,454 | Abrisham Open | E64 |
| May 2015 | Morteza Mahjoob Zardast | 2,405 | Abrisham Open | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2013 | 33 | 16.5 | 2,272 |
| 20th ch-Asia Cities | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,234 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,339 |
| Gilan Friendship Cup | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| Abrisham Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,528 |
| chT-IRI Cities | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,091 |
| chT-IRI 16th | 2017 | 5 | 0.5 | 2,162 |
| 12th Avicenna Open | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,382 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Faghirnavaz's chess games?
99 games by Ali Faghirnavaz, from Apr 2007 to Jul 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 Faghirnavaz has played.
What does Ali Faghirnavaz play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Ali Faghirnavaz opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Faghirnavaz answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Ali Faghirnavaz play as White?
As White, Ali Faghirnavaz's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Faghirnavaz play as Black?
As Black, Ali Faghirnavaz most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Ali Faghirnavaz's FIDE rating?
Ali Faghirnavaz is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (May 2011).
How many games has Ali Faghirnavaz played?
Our database contains 99 games by Ali Faghirnavaz, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 37 draws, 30 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Faghirnavaz?
99 games by Ali Faghirnavaz 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.