Prepare against Amirreza Pourramezanali
GM · IRN · World #449 classical · FIDE ID 12511412
When preparing against Amirreza Pourramezanali, expect 1.e4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (68%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Italian Game: Classical Variation as White, 31.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 944 games by Amirreza Pourramezanali, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Amirreza Pourramezanali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Amirreza Pourramezanali 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 | 2,521 | 2,543 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,369 | 2,516 | May 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,326 | 2,534 | Nov 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 944 | 438 | 268 | 238 | 46.4% |
| As White | 479 | 241 | 135 | 103 | 50.3% |
| As Black | 465 | 197 | 133 | 135 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Amirreza Pourramezanali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Amirreza Pourramezanali's side.
First moves as White (479 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 312 | 65.1% | 62.2% |
| d4 | 114 | 23.8% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 5.4% | 63.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 3.5% | 67.6% |
| g3 | 10 | 2.1% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 62.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues c3 (49.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues Nf3 (60.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 69.7% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues Nf3 (70.5% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pourramezanali usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 114 | 60.0% | 54.4% |
| c6 | 32 | 16.8% | 57.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 14.7% | 51.8% |
| g6 | 6 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 2.6% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (154 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 105 | 68.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 13.6% | 76.2% |
| e6 | 18 | 11.7% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 4.5% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Amirreza Pourramezanali's chess games
All 944 games by Amirreza Pourramezanali in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 438 wins, 268 draws, 238 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 81 | 26/28/27 | 32.1% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 21/6/10 | 56.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 15/4/1 | 75.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 19 | 9/9/1 | 47.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D46 | Slav Defense | 65 | 29/17/19 | 44.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 37 | 13/8/16 | 35.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 17/10/9 | 47.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/7/8 | 31.8% |
| E08 | Catalan | 19 | 11/4/4 | 57.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/6/1 | 46.2% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,746 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| Jul 2017 | Baadur Jobava | 2,714 | 2nd Bandar e Anzali Stars Cup Blitz | B17 |
| Jul 2017 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,653 | 2nd Bandar e Anzali Stars Cup Blitz | D02 |
| Feb 2022 | Kirill Shevchenko | 2,652 | Titled Tue Early | A34 |
| Nov 2023 | Gata Kamsky | 2,634 | Titled Tue Early | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 189 | 110 | 2,406 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 51 | 29.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-IRI | 2019 | 44 | 23 | 2,423 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2019 | 18 | 14.5 | 2,582 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2019 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,417 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2018 | 17 | 10 | 2,421 |
| Lyon ECAM GM | 2024 | 16 | 11 | 2,591 |
| Tehran 03 | 2013 | 15 | 14 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Seyed Khalil Mousavi (12 games) · Masoud Mosadeghpour (10 games) · Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Amirreza Pourramezanali's chess games?
944 games by Amirreza Pourramezanali, from Jan 2007 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 Amirreza Pourramezanali has played.
What does Amirreza Pourramezanali play on the first move as White?
Across 479 games with White in our database, Amirreza Pourramezanali opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Amirreza Pourramezanali answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Amirreza Pourramezanali play as White?
As White, Amirreza Pourramezanali's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (81 games, 32.1% win rate); London System (37 games, 56.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 479 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Amirreza Pourramezanali play as Black?
As Black, Amirreza Pourramezanali most often plays: Slav Defense (65 games, 44.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (37 games, 35.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (36 games, 47.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 465 games.
What is Amirreza Pourramezanali's FIDE rating?
Amirreza Pourramezanali is currently rated 2,521 in classical chess, 2,369 in rapid and 2,326 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,543 (May 2018).
How many games has Amirreza Pourramezanali played?
Our database contains 944 games by Amirreza Pourramezanali, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 438 wins, 268 draws, 238 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Amirreza Pourramezanali?
944 games by Amirreza Pourramezanali 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.