Prepare against Arash Nazarian
FM · IRN · World #3,546 classical · FIDE ID 32779275
Our database contains 37 games by Arash Nazarian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arash Nazarian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arash Nazarian 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 | 2,318 | 2,318 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,154 | 2,154 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,138 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 5 | 16 | 43.2% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arash Nazarian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arash Nazarian's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 84.2% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nazarian usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Nazarian usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Nazarian usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nazarian usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Nazarian usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Arash Nazarian's chess games
All 37 games by Arash Nazarian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Abilmansur Abdilkhair | 2,387 | President's Cup of TJK A | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Shete Sammed Jaykumar | 2,377 | President's Cup of TJK A | B40 |
| Jun 2024 | Emre Kirilmaz | 2,195 | 10th Cesme Open A | B00 |
| Jun 2024 | Elnur Aliyev | 2,073 | 10th Cesme Open A | C02 |
| Jul 2012 | Theo Mathews | 1,677 | Quebec Open U2000 | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI U10 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,211 |
| 10th Cesme Open A | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,112 |
| President's Cup of TJK A | 2025 | 5 | 3 | 2,458 |
| Quebec Open U2000 | 2012 | 5 | 2 | 1,616 |
| ch-QUEBEC B U20 Pepsico | 2012 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,334 |
| chT-IRI 20th | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,862 |
| Montreal McGill Open U2000 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,617 |
| 1st Rasht Father Cup | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arash Nazarian's chess games?
37 games by Arash Nazarian, from Sep 2019 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 Arash Nazarian has played.
What does Arash Nazarian play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Arash Nazarian opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arash Nazarian answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Arash Nazarian play as White?
As White, Arash Nazarian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arash Nazarian play as Black?
As Black, Arash Nazarian most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Arash Nazarian's FIDE rating?
Arash Nazarian is currently rated 2,318 in classical chess, 2,154 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,318 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arash Nazarian played?
Our database contains 37 games by Arash Nazarian, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 16 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arash Nazarian?
37 games by Arash Nazarian 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.