Prepare against Amir Hosein Kashefi
FM · IRN · World #10,047 classical · FIDE ID 12557935
When preparing against Amir Hosein Kashefi, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 38.9% over 18 games.
Our database contains 241 games by Amir Hosein Kashefi, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amir Hosein Kashefi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Hosein Kashefi 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 | 2,169 | 2,303 | Jan 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,309 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,214 | 2,299 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 241 | 113 | 11 | 117 | 46.9% |
| As White | 119 | 59 | 4 | 56 | 49.6% |
| As Black | 122 | 54 | 7 | 61 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Hosein Kashefi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Hosein Kashefi's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 67.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 14.3% | 29.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 8.4% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| d3 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues c4 (53.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 29.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Kashefi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 58.8% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 16 | 31.4% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 23 | 69.7% | 54.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Amir Hosein Kashefi's chess games
All 241 games by Amir Hosein Kashefi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 113 wins, 11 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/1/10 | 38.9% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
| Jan 2025 | Stamatis Kourkoulos-Arditis | 2,580 | Titled Tue Late | B10 |
| Jan 2025 | Rudik Makarian | 2,547 | Titled Tue Late | A09 |
| Jan 2025 | Aleksandra Goryachkina | 2,546 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Oct 2024 | David Brodsky | 2,534 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 241 | 118.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Hosein Kashefi's chess games?
241 games by Amir Hosein Kashefi, from Sep 2011 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 Hosein Kashefi has played.
What does Amir Hosein Kashefi play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Amir Hosein Kashefi opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Hosein Kashefi answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games).
What openings does Amir Hosein Kashefi play as White?
As White, Amir Hosein Kashefi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); London System (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Hosein Kashefi play as Black?
As Black, Amir Hosein Kashefi most often plays: Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 122 games.
What is Amir Hosein Kashefi's FIDE rating?
Amir Hosein Kashefi is currently rated 2,169 in classical chess, 2,309 in rapid and 2,214 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Jan 2018).
How many games has Amir Hosein Kashefi played?
Our database contains 241 games by Amir Hosein Kashefi, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 11 draws, 117 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Hosein Kashefi?
241 games by Amir Hosein Kashefi 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.