Prepare against Arad Nazari
IM · IRN · World #1,374 classical · FIDE ID 12577324
Our database contains 1,845 games by Arad Nazari, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 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 | 2,343 | 2,369 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,845 | 936 | 250 | 659 | 50.7% |
| As White | 940 | 481 | 128 | 331 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 905 | 455 | 122 | 328 | 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 (939 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 815 | 86.8% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 59 | 6.3% | 82.2% |
| d4 | 27 | 2.9% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 1.4% | 30.8% |
| g4 | 9 | 1.0% | 44.4% |
| Na3 | 4 | 0.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Nazari usually continues Nf3 (58.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Nazari usually continues f4 (66.3% 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 (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 333 | 79.5% | 55.1% |
| e6 | 46 | 11.0% | 59.8% |
| e5 | 14 | 3.3% | 67.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| g5 | 4 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 1.0% | 12.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 285 | 91.6% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.6% | 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 1,845 games by Arad Nazari in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - Aug 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: 936 wins, 250 draws, 659 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C36 | King's Gambit | 104 | 61/16/27 | 58.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 94 | 48/14/32 | 51.1% |
| 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 | 135 | 63/14/58 | 46.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 78 | 39/18/21 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 70 | 33/10/27 | 47.1% |
| 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 | Nepomniachtchi,I | 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 | 1,416 | 823.5 | 2,396 |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 20 | 11 | 2,410 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 13 | 9 | 2,084 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,507 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,433 |
| ch-IRI | 2020 | 11 | 4 | 2,236 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,340 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 23rd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,595 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Maksim Chigaev (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arad Nazari's chess games?
1,845 games by Arad Nazari, from Aug 2013 to Aug 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 939 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 (104 games, 58.7% win rate); Sicilian (94 games, 51.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (87 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 940 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 (135 games, 46.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (78 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (70 games, 47.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 905 games.
What is Arad Nazari's FIDE rating?
Arad Nazari is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Arad Nazari played?
Our database contains 1,845 games by Arad Nazari, covering Aug 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 936 wins, 250 draws, 659 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arad Nazari?
1,845 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.