Prepare against Ali Habibi
IM · DEU · World #15,369 classical · FIDE ID 4604393
When preparing against Ali Habibi, expect 1.Nf3 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 581 games by Ali Habibi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ali Habibi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Habibi 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 | 2,102 | 2,313 | Nov 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,170 | 2,305 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,110 | 2,315 | Nov 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 581 | 252 | 176 | 153 | 43.4% |
| As White | 292 | 137 | 87 | 68 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 289 | 115 | 89 | 85 | 39.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Habibi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Habibi's side.
First moves as White (292 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 120 | 41.1% | 59.6% |
| g3 | 83 | 28.4% | 64.5% |
| c4 | 60 | 20.5% | 60.0% |
| a3 | 17 | 5.8% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.7% | 62.5% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Habibi usually continues g3 (57.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Habibi usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Habibi usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 28% of White games, 64.5% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Habibi usually continues Bg2 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Habibi usually continues Bg2 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Habibi usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (139 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 130 | 93.5% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 40 | 37.7% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 37 | 34.9% | 55.4% |
| d6 | 25 | 23.6% | 52.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Ali Habibi's chess games
All 581 games by Ali Habibi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 252 wins, 176 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 71 | 28/23/20 | 39.4% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 60 | 30/17/13 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 17 | 8/5/4 | 47.1% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 63 | 22/19/22 | 34.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 55 | 22/16/17 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 29 | 13/5/11 | 44.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 4/9/5 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| E66 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Miso Cebalo | 2,478 | Balaton Open A 29th | A59 |
| Apr 2003 | Alexander Raetsky | 2,461 | Geneve Open | A20 |
| Jul 2026 | Dimitris Alexakis | 2,459 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Blitz (BTZ) | B50 |
| Jul 2008 | Tamas Jr. Fodor | 2,417 | Paks Open | A07 |
| Aug 2004 | Paul E Littlewood | 2,396 | 3rd Davos Open | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2019 | 17 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-SUI Open | 2015 | 15 | 8 | 2,302 |
| Lugano Open | 2007 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,110 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 12 | 7 | 2,121 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 11 | 6 | 2,196 |
| 24th Wch Seniors 50 | 2014 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,173 |
| Budapest FS03 IM-A | 2003 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Habibi's chess games?
581 games by Ali Habibi, from Apr 2003 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 Ali Habibi has played.
What does Ali Habibi play on the first move as White?
Across 292 games with White in our database, Ali Habibi opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.g3 (28% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Habibi answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...d6 (24% of games).
What openings does Ali Habibi play as White?
As White, Ali Habibi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (71 games, 39.4% win rate); Hungarian Opening (60 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 292 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Habibi play as Black?
As Black, Ali Habibi most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (63 games, 34.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 44.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Ali Habibi's FIDE rating?
Ali Habibi is currently rated 2,102 in classical chess, 2,170 in rapid and 2,110 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,313 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Ali Habibi played?
Our database contains 581 games by Ali Habibi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 176 draws, 153 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Habibi?
581 games by Ali Habibi 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.