Prepare against Ali Rastbod
FM · IRN · World #3,839 classical · FIDE ID 12567477
When preparing against Ali Rastbod, expect 1.c4 in 35% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: French: Tarrasch Variation as Black, 22.6% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,055 games by Ali Rastbod, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ali Rastbod's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ali Rastbod 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 | 2,308 | 2,393 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,340 | 2,396 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,331 | 2,356 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,055 | 518 | 156 | 381 | 49.1% |
| As White | 534 | 286 | 80 | 168 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 521 | 232 | 76 | 213 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ali Rastbod's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ali Rastbod's side.
First moves as White (534 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 185 | 34.6% | 52.4% |
| d4 | 133 | 24.9% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 126 | 23.6% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 81 | 15.2% | 71.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues Nc3 (55.8% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues Nc3 (44.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues Nc3 (79.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues Nf3 (46.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rastbod usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 49.5% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 45 | 20.5% | 62.2% |
| Nc6 | 20 | 9.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 14 | 6.4% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 5.9% | 73.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 107 | 57.5% | 46.7% |
| d5 | 35 | 18.8% | 55.7% |
| g6 | 23 | 12.4% | 60.9% |
| d6 | 10 | 5.4% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Ali Rastbod's chess games
All 1,055 games by Ali Rastbod in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - 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: 518 wins, 156 draws, 381 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 56 | 27/4/25 | 48.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 52 | 21/12/19 | 40.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 31/5/8 | 70.5% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 16/6/8 | 53.3% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 21 | 17/1/3 | 81.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 9/3/8 | 45.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 18 | 11/3/4 | 61.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Modern Defense | 34 | 18/4/12 | 52.9% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 31 | 7/10/14 | 22.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 8/9/11 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 18 | 8/1/9 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 16 | 12/2/2 | 75.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 13/0/2 | 86.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| Apr 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,724 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Jul 2023 | Jorden Van Foreest | 2,693 | Titled Tue Late | C03 |
| Aug 2020 | Anton Korobov | 2,688 | Titled Tue | E54 |
| Sep 2021 | Gawain C B Maroroa Jones | 2,684 | Titled Tue | A49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 813 | 470.5 | 2,408 |
| ch-IRI | 2024 | 33 | 20 | 2,414 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2019 | 12 | 7 | 2,337 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| ch-Asian Schools U17 12th Blitz | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,130 |
| Rasht | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,434 |
| 16th Bandar e Anzali Khazar Cup | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,315 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 2,351 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ali Rastbod's chess games?
1,055 games by Ali Rastbod, from Aug 2012 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 Rastbod has played.
What does Ali Rastbod play on the first move as White?
Across 534 games with White in our database, Ali Rastbod opens with 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ali Rastbod answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...Nc6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Ali Rastbod play as White?
As White, Ali Rastbod's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (56 games, 48.2% win rate); English Opening (52 games, 40.4% win rate); Réti Opening (44 games, 70.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 534 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ali Rastbod play as Black?
As Black, Ali Rastbod most often plays: Modern Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Réti Opening (31 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (31 games, 22.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 521 games.
What is Ali Rastbod's FIDE rating?
Ali Rastbod is currently rated 2,308 in classical chess, 2,340 in rapid and 2,331 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,393 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Ali Rastbod played?
Our database contains 1,055 games by Ali Rastbod, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 518 wins, 156 draws, 381 losses (49.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ali Rastbod?
1,055 games by Ali Rastbod 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.