Prepare against Amir Ali Ghafourian
CM · IRN · World #12,507 classical · FIDE ID 12533831
When preparing against Amir Ali Ghafourian, expect 1.f4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation as White, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 572 games by Amir Ali Ghafourian, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Amir Ali Ghafourian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Ali Ghafourian 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 | 2,136 | 2,195 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,139 | 2,225 | Oct 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,161 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 572 | 272 | 44 | 256 | 47.6% |
| As White | 290 | 132 | 29 | 129 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 282 | 140 | 15 | 127 | 49.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Ali Ghafourian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Ali Ghafourian's side.
First moves as White (290 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f4 | 172 | 59.3% | 52.3% |
| e4 | 113 | 39.0% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.f4 — 59% of White games, 52.3% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues Nf3 (54.6% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues fxe5 (47.4% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 48.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Ghafourian usually continues d4 (38.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 93 | 76.2% | 55.9% |
| c5 | 24 | 19.7% | 54.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 63 | 61.8% | 52.4% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 37.3% | 53.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Amir Ali Ghafourian's chess games
All 572 games by Amir Ali Ghafourian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Sep 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: 272 wins, 44 draws, 256 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A02 | Bird's opening | 172 | 81/18/73 | 47.1% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 17 | 5/2/10 | 29.4% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 11/0/5 | 68.8% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 93 | 50/6/37 | 53.8% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 41 | 18/4/19 | 43.9% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/1/10 | 52.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 15 | 8/0/7 | 53.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Santosh Gujrathi Vidit | 2,720 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A07 |
| Nov 2025 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,712 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| Dec 2025 | Rasmus Svane | 2,608 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A05 |
| May 2024 | Francesco Sonis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2025 | Bharath Subramaniyam H | 2,576 | Titled Tue | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 432 | 228 | 2,308 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 51 | 24.5 | 2,314 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 31 | 16 | 2,233 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,321 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,285 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,044 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 4 | 2,293 |
| 17th Hamedan Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Ali Ghafourian's chess games?
572 games by Amir Ali Ghafourian, from Sep 2011 to Sep 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 Amir Ali Ghafourian has played.
What does Amir Ali Ghafourian play on the first move as White?
Across 290 games with White in our database, Amir Ali Ghafourian opens with 1.f4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Ali Ghafourian answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (37% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games).
What openings does Amir Ali Ghafourian play as White?
As White, Amir Ali Ghafourian's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (172 games, 47.1% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 290 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Ali Ghafourian play as Black?
As Black, Amir Ali Ghafourian most often plays: Pirc Defense (93 games, 53.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (41 games, 43.9% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 282 games.
What is Amir Ali Ghafourian's FIDE rating?
Amir Ali Ghafourian is currently rated 2,136 in classical chess, 2,139 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Amir Ali Ghafourian played?
Our database contains 572 games by Amir Ali Ghafourian, covering Sep 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 44 draws, 256 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Ali Ghafourian?
572 games by Amir Ali Ghafourian 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.