Prepare against Amir Pourrahnama
France · World #55,998 classical · FIDE ID 644455
When preparing against Amir Pourrahnama, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 30 games by Amir Pourrahnama, covering Apr 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Amir Pourrahnama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amir Pourrahnama 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 | 1,871 | 2,037 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 3 | 20 | 23.3% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 2 | 12 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amir Pourrahnama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amir Pourrahnama's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 34.6% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Pourrahnama usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Pourrahnama usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Pourrahnama usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Amir Pourrahnama's chess games
All 30 games by Amir Pourrahnama in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 7 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E48 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Edward J Farrington | 2,024 | 6th Lille Luce Open | C30 |
| Aug 2004 | Jean De Lagontrie | 1,968 | 73rd Paris Apsap Open | E46 |
| Oct 2003 | Zenon Sochacki | 1,950 | Cap d'Agde Cavalier Open | A80 |
| Jul 2018 | Harold Camus | 1,599 | Gorges Open 28th | D32 |
| May 2015 | Stephane Rommelaere | 1,539 | 6th Lille Luce Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 6th Nantes Open | 2007 | 4 | 1 | 2,006 |
| Gorges Open 28th | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,703 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,697 |
| 73rd Paris Apsap Open | 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1,931 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,730 |
| 1st Lille Luce Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,084 |
| ch-Paris Open A | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,849 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amir Pourrahnama's chess games?
30 games by Amir Pourrahnama, from Apr 2004 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 Amir Pourrahnama has played.
What does Amir Pourrahnama play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Amir Pourrahnama opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amir Pourrahnama answers 1...d6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Amir Pourrahnama play as White?
As White, Amir Pourrahnama's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amir Pourrahnama play as Black?
As Black, Amir Pourrahnama most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Amir Pourrahnama's FIDE rating?
Amir Pourrahnama is currently rated 1,871 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,037 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Amir Pourrahnama played?
Our database contains 30 games by Amir Pourrahnama, covering Apr 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 3 draws, 20 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amir Pourrahnama?
30 games by Amir Pourrahnama 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.