Prepare against Amir Ghayourifar
FM · IRN · World #3,779 classical · FIDE ID 12593273
Our database contains 51 games by Amir Ghayourifar, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amir Ghayourifar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Ghayourifar 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 | 2,310 | 2,310 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,279 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,184 | 2,184 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 24 | 12 | 15 | 47.1% |
| As White | 30 | 16 | 4 | 10 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 83.3% | 56.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Ghayourifar usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Ghayourifar usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Ghayourifar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ghayourifar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ghayourifar usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Amir Ghayourifar's chess games
All 51 games by Amir Ghayourifar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 24 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | J Duda | 2,725 | Titled Tue Early | B04 |
| Aug 2025 | Michael Jr. Concio | 2,421 | Fujairah Global Masters | B31 |
| Aug 2025 | Goutham Krishna H | 2,414 | Fujairah Global Masters | D30 |
| May 2025 | Daviti Nemsadze | 2,361 | Baku Open | C88 |
| Oct 2025 | Stefanos Magkalakis | 2,351 | Titled Tue | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,476 |
| ch-IRI U14 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,608 |
| Baku Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,349 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,371 |
| 20th Caspian Cup | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,136 |
| 6th Yerevan Open A | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 2,078 |
| chT-IRI 20th | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,375 |
| Tsaghkadzor Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Ghayourifar's chess games?
51 games by Amir Ghayourifar, from Mar 2016 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 Amir Ghayourifar has played.
What does Amir Ghayourifar play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Amir Ghayourifar opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Ghayourifar answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Amir Ghayourifar play as White?
As White, Amir Ghayourifar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Ghayourifar play as Black?
As Black, Amir Ghayourifar most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Amir Ghayourifar's FIDE rating?
Amir Ghayourifar is currently rated 2,310 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid and 2,184 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Amir Ghayourifar played?
Our database contains 51 games by Amir Ghayourifar, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 12 draws, 15 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Ghayourifar?
51 games by Amir Ghayourifar 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.