Prepare against Arash Tahbaz
IM · IRN · World #743 classical · FIDE ID 12528846
Our database contains 946 games by Arash Tahbaz, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arash Tahbaz's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arash Tahbaz 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 | 2,482 | 2,484 | Feb 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,447 | 2,447 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,418 | 2,425 | Apr 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 946 | 510 | 185 | 250 | 53.9% |
| As White | 471 | 271 | 91 | 108 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 475 | 239 | 94 | 142 | 50.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arash Tahbaz's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arash Tahbaz's side.
First moves as White (471 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 231 | 49.0% | 70.1% |
| e4 | 140 | 29.7% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 70 | 14.9% | 68.6% |
| c4 | 26 | 5.5% | 61.5% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 70.1% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues g3 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues g3 (65.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues g3 (61.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 62.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues Nf3 (59.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tahbaz usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (205 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 73 | 35.6% | 61.0% |
| d5 | 54 | 26.3% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 50 | 24.4% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 16 | 7.8% | 34.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 119 | 67.6% | 60.5% |
| g6 | 46 | 26.1% | 68.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Arash Tahbaz's chess games
All 946 games by Arash Tahbaz in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 510 wins, 185 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 117 | 70/20/26 | 59.8% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 28 | 20/3/5 | 71.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 19/4/3 | 73.1% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 11/4/7 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/5/6 | 42.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 101 | 64/13/24 | 63.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 51 | 26/4/21 | 51.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 50 | 18/15/17 | 36.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/3/11 | 44.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 24 | 11/6/7 | 45.8% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 17 | 10/3/4 | 58.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,807 | Titled Tue Early | E14 |
| Nov 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Titled Tue Early | A05 |
| Jun 2025 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,757 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Mar 2025 | Quang Liem Le | 2,739 | Titled Tue Early | A15 |
| Nov 2024 | Volodar Murzin | 2,664 | Titled Tue Early | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 317 | 213.5 | 2,508 |
| ch-IRI | 2024 | 55 | 27.5 | 2,344 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2018 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,394 |
| Baku Open | 2017 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,286 |
| Baku Jafarov Memorial | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,579 |
| World ol U16 | 2016 | 18 | 15 | 2,423 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,420 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,364 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pouria Darini (12 games) · Arya Omidi (10 games) · Arash Daghli (10 games) · Masoud Mosadeghpour (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arash Tahbaz's chess games?
946 games by Arash Tahbaz, from Sep 2010 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 Tahbaz has played.
What does Arash Tahbaz play on the first move as White?
Across 471 games with White in our database, Arash Tahbaz opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arash Tahbaz answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Arash Tahbaz play as White?
As White, Arash Tahbaz's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (117 games, 59.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (28 games, 71.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (26 games, 73.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 471 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arash Tahbaz play as Black?
As Black, Arash Tahbaz most often plays: Modern Defense (101 games, 63.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (51 games, 51.0% win rate); Indian Defense (50 games, 36.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 475 games.
What is Arash Tahbaz's FIDE rating?
Arash Tahbaz is currently rated 2,482 in classical chess, 2,447 in rapid and 2,418 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,484 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Arash Tahbaz played?
Our database contains 946 games by Arash Tahbaz, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 510 wins, 185 draws, 250 losses (53.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arash Tahbaz?
946 games by Arash Tahbaz 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.