Prepare against Alireza Dalir
IRN · World #6,368 classical · FIDE ID 12507741
When preparing against Alireza Dalir, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 40 games by Alireza Dalir, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alireza Dalir's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alireza Dalir 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 | 2,238 | 2,316 | Nov 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,238 | 2,246 | Mar 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,365 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 32.5% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 5 | 2 | 13 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alireza Dalir's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alireza Dalir's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 55.0% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (91% of these games) — Dalir usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Dalir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Dalir usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Dalir usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Dalir usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Alireza Dalir's chess games
All 40 games by Alireza Dalir in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Catalan | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E98 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D23 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,447 | 12th Avicenna Open | A36 |
| Sep 2015 | Mehrdad Ardeshi | 2,307 | 12th Avicenna Open | D93 |
| Nov 2009 | Jaroslav Bures | 2,300 | Wch U16 | E15 |
| Nov 2015 | Siavosh Vojdani | 2,125 | chT-IRI 14th | D59 |
| Jul 2008 | Amirreza Pourramezanali | 2,098 | ch-Asia U16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,126 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,078 |
| 12th Avicenna Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,467 |
| 16th Fajr Open | 2008 | 3 | 0 | 1,942 |
| 12th Rasht Khazar Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 2,262 |
| chT-IRI 14th | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,106 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,927 |
| 2nd Tehran Behin Cup | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,024 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alireza Dalir's chess games?
40 games by Alireza Dalir, from Oct 2006 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 Alireza Dalir has played.
What does Alireza Dalir play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alireza Dalir opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alireza Dalir answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Alireza Dalir play as White?
As White, Alireza Dalir's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alireza Dalir play as Black?
As Black, Alireza Dalir most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Alireza Dalir's FIDE rating?
Alireza Dalir is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,238 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Nov 2015).
How many games has Alireza Dalir played?
Our database contains 40 games by Alireza Dalir, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alireza Dalir?
40 games by Alireza Dalir 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.