Prepare against Ali Morshedi
FM · United States · World #7,771 classical · FIDE ID 2021730
When preparing against Ali Morshedi, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 149 games by Ali Morshedi, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Morshedi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Morshedi 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 | 2,379 | Jan 2007 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,231 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 51 | 34 | 64 | 34.2% |
| As White | 78 | 24 | 20 | 34 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 71 | 27 | 14 | 30 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Morshedi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Morshedi's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 73.1% | 40.4% |
| c4 | 15 | 19.2% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.7% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 40.4% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Morshedi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 48.4% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 10 | 32.3% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 19.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 76.7% | 41.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
Ali Morshedi's chess games
All 149 games by Ali Morshedi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 34 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2003 | Wellington Carlos Rocha | 2,469 | ch-Texas | B76 |
| Jul 2009 | Joseph Bradford | 2,419 | 37th World Open | E97 |
| Mar 2015 | Andreas Skytte Hagen | 2,412 | Reykjavik Open | C37 |
| Jul 2003 | Calvin Blocker | 2,393 | 31st World Open | B17 |
| Jun 2018 | Alexey Diulger | 2,375 | Charlotte CCCSA IM B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Texas | 2003 | 12 | 5 | 2,172 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 2,137 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,192 |
| Charlotte CCCSA IM B | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,254 |
| Dortmund Open A | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 2,261 |
| USA tt | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,140 |
| Mesa Copper State Open | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,182 |
| 1st Los Angeles Metropolitan Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Morshedi's chess games?
149 games by Ali Morshedi, from Oct 2003 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 Morshedi has played.
What does Ali Morshedi play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Ali Morshedi opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Morshedi answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Ali Morshedi play as White?
As White, Ali Morshedi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Morshedi play as Black?
As Black, Ali Morshedi most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Ali Morshedi's FIDE rating?
Ali Morshedi is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,379 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Ali Morshedi played?
Our database contains 149 games by Ali Morshedi, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 34 draws, 64 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Morshedi?
149 games by Ali Morshedi 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.