Prepare against Alireza Aghaei
CM · IRN · World #7,879 classical · FIDE ID 12509914
When preparing against Alireza Aghaei, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Trompowsky Attack as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 186 games by Alireza Aghaei, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Alireza Aghaei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alireza Aghaei 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 | 2,265 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,159 | 2,244 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,148 | 2,265 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 74 | 39 | 73 | 39.8% |
| As White | 90 | 36 | 23 | 31 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 38 | 16 | 42 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alireza Aghaei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alireza Aghaei's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 65 | 72.2% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 23 | 25.6% | 69.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 69.6% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues c3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Aghaei usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 57.7% | 61.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 34.6% | 69.4% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 75.0% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Alireza Aghaei's chess games
All 186 games by Alireza Aghaei in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 74 wins, 39 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 4/6/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Alexey Reshetnikov | 2,492 | Titled Tue Early | C00 |
| Jul 2025 | Va Daskevics | 2,445 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| May 2025 | Meri Arabidze | 2,440 | Titled Tue Late | D32 |
| Jul 2015 | Shahin Lorparizangeneh | 2,427 | 4th Urmai Sardaran Open | A40 |
| Jun 2025 | Roman Dehtiarov | 2,416 | Titled Tue Early | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 97 | 49 | 2,254 |
| ch-IRI | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 10 | 8 | 2,307 |
| ch-Isfahan Province | 2011 | 9 | 8 | 2,328 |
| 11th Hamadan Iran Open | 2012 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,298 |
| chT-IRI 16th | 2018 | 5 | 1 | 2,128 |
| 14th Rasht Khazar Open | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,507 |
| Rasht Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,038 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alireza Aghaei's chess games?
186 games by Alireza Aghaei, from Nov 2009 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 Alireza Aghaei has played.
What does Alireza Aghaei play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Alireza Aghaei opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alireza Aghaei answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Alireza Aghaei play as White?
As White, Alireza Aghaei's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alireza Aghaei play as Black?
As Black, Alireza Aghaei most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Alireza Aghaei's FIDE rating?
Alireza Aghaei is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,159 in rapid and 2,148 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,265 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Alireza Aghaei played?
Our database contains 186 games by Alireza Aghaei, covering Nov 2009 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 39 draws, 73 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alireza Aghaei?
186 games by Alireza Aghaei 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.