Prepare against Arad Nazari
IM · IRN · World #1,384 classical · FIDE ID 12577324
When preparing against Arad Nazari, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as Black, 32.4% over 34 games.
Our database contains 1,868 games by Arad Nazari, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arad Nazari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arad Nazari 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 | 2,419 | 2,425 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,337 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,371 | 2,371 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,868 | 946 | 255 | 667 | 50.6% |
| As White | 952 | 485 | 131 | 336 | 50.9% |
| As Black | 916 | 461 | 124 | 331 | 50.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arad Nazari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arad Nazari's side.
First moves as White (951 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 827 | 87.0% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 59 | 6.2% | 82.2% |
| d4 | 27 | 2.8% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.4% | 30.8% |
| g4 | 9 | 0.9% | 44.4% |
| Na3 | 4 | 0.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nazari usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nazari usually continues f4 (66.2% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Nazari usually continues Nf3 (53.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 82.2% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nazari usually continues a3 (82.1% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Nazari usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nazari usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (423 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 336 | 79.4% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 47 | 11.1% | 60.6% |
| e5 | 14 | 3.3% | 67.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 4 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 0.9% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (314 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 288 | 91.7% | 58.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.5% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 1.6% | 60.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.0% | 83.3% |
| h6 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Arad Nazari's chess games
All 1,868 games by Arad Nazari in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 946 wins, 255 draws, 667 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 105 | 61/17/27 | 58.1% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 97 | 49/15/33 | 50.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 87 | 49/14/24 | 56.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 78 | 39/13/26 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 50 | 27/3/20 | 54.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 44 | 21/1/22 | 47.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 41 | 19/10/12 | 46.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 30 | 20/1/9 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 27 | 13/4/10 | 48.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 137 | 64/15/58 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 39/18/21 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 71 | 33/11/27 | 46.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 66 | 36/8/22 | 54.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 61 | 36/6/19 | 59.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 55 | 22/11/22 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 39 | 24/3/12 | 61.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 11/4/19 | 32.4% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 28 | 10/4/14 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 19 | 13/1/5 | 68.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Wesley So | 2,773 | Titled Tue Early | B51 |
| Jan 2023 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,766 | Titled Tue Late | B51 |
| Jun 2026 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,733 | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 | B92 |
| Aug 2024 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,733 | Titled Tue Early | B28 |
| Nov 2023 | Alexander Grischuk | 2,732 | Titled Tue Late | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,424 | 828 | 2,396 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 20 | 11 | 2,410 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,084 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,885 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,595 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,422 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksim Chigaev (10 games) · Alexey Sarana (10 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arad Nazari's chess games?
1,868 games by Arad Nazari, from Aug 2013 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 Arad Nazari has played.
What does Arad Nazari play on the first move as White?
Across 951 games with White in our database, Arad Nazari opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arad Nazari answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Arad Nazari play as White?
As White, Arad Nazari's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (105 games, 58.1% win rate); Sicilian (97 games, 50.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (87 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 952 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arad Nazari play as Black?
As Black, Arad Nazari most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (137 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (71 games, 46.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 916 games.
What is Arad Nazari's FIDE rating?
Arad Nazari is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,371 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Arad Nazari played?
Our database contains 1,868 games by Arad Nazari, covering Aug 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 946 wins, 255 draws, 667 losses (50.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arad Nazari?
1,868 games by Arad Nazari 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.