Prepare against Amirreza Pour Agha Bala
IM · IRN · World #887 classical · FIDE ID 12572896
When preparing against Amirreza Pour Agha Bala, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (48%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Amirreza Pour Agha Bala, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amirreza Pour Agha Bala 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 | 2,463 | 2,523 | Jun 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,406 | 2,406 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,421 | 2,427 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 192 | 123 | 67 | 50.3% |
| As White | 199 | 106 | 60 | 33 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 183 | 86 | 63 | 34 | 47.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 44.7% | 64.0% |
| d4 | 50 | 25.1% | 74.0% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 19.1% | 71.1% |
| c4 | 18 | 9.0% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 64.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Bala usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Bala usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Bala usually continues d4 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 74.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Bala usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bala usually continues c4 (91.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bala usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 80 | 78.4% | 66.9% |
| g6 | 6 | 5.9% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.9% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 48.2% | 63.0% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.4% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 10 | 17.9% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 5.4% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's chess games
All 382 games by Amirreza Pour Agha Bala in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2014 - 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: 192 wins, 123 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 15 | 9/4/2 | 60.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 35 | 14/14/7 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/7/0 | 22.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Christian Bauer | 2,639 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A45 |
| Oct 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,600 | 4th Yerevan Open | D44 |
| Nov 2021 | Rafael Leitao | 2,592 | Titled Tue | E02 |
| Aug 2026 | Pranav Anand | 2,584 | TCh-TUR 1st League 2026 | B67 |
| Oct 2022 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,569 | Tsaghkadzor Open | C16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 29 | 22 | 2,587 |
| Bogdanovich Memorial Final | 2021 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,600 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 11 | 2,632 |
| ch-IRI | 2020 | 11 | 8 | 2,519 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 2,319 |
| Gran Canaria May Blitz | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,532 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,435 |
| Wch FIDE Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,420 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's chess games?
382 games by Amirreza Pour Agha Bala, from Apr 2014 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 Amirreza Pour Agha Bala has played.
What does Amirreza Pour Agha Bala play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Amirreza Pour Agha Bala opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amirreza Pour Agha Bala answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Amirreza Pour Agha Bala play as White?
As White, Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amirreza Pour Agha Bala play as Black?
As Black, Amirreza Pour Agha Bala most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 183 games.
What is Amirreza Pour Agha Bala's FIDE rating?
Amirreza Pour Agha Bala is currently rated 2,463 in classical chess, 2,406 in rapid and 2,421 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,523 (Jun 2023).
How many games has Amirreza Pour Agha Bala played?
Our database contains 382 games by Amirreza Pour Agha Bala, covering Apr 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 192 wins, 123 draws, 67 losses (50.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amirreza Pour Agha Bala?
382 games by Amirreza Pour Agha Bala 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.