Prepare against Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui
IRN · World #4,473 classical · FIDE ID 12502480
When preparing against Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 47.4% over 19 games.
Our database contains 149 games by Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui 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 | 2,289 | 2,289 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,317 | 2,328 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,247 | 2,248 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 51 | 32 | 66 | 34.2% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 16 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 79 | 23 | 16 | 40 | 29.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 38 | 54.3% | 53.9% |
| e4 | 22 | 31.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 12.9% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 53.9% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues g3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Sepehrkhoui usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 74.3% | 42.3% |
| e5 | 4 | 11.4% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 78.3% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's chess games
All 149 games by Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 32 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2019 | Alberto Barp | 2,411 | 21st Trieste Open | E11 |
| Dec 2024 | Florian Mostbauer | 2,356 | 13th Palmanova Open | E62 |
| Mar 2025 | Alicja Sliwicka | 2,352 | 2nd Piccola Fenice | C50 |
| Sep 2024 | Elliot Papadiamandis | 2,324 | 26th Trieste Open 2024 | B51 |
| Sep 2019 | Matej Guid | 2,317 | 21st Trieste Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asia U20 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,149 |
| ch-IRI | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,180 |
| Anti Cheating Blitz Cup | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,107 |
| 23rd Trieste Open | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,289 |
| 2nd Isola del Sole Open | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 16th Trieste Open | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 2,045 |
| 20th Trieste Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,246 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's chess games?
149 games by Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui, from Apr 2003 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 Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui has played.
What does Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...b5 (4% of games).
What openings does Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui play as White?
As White, Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (19 games, 47.4% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui play as Black?
As Black, Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui's FIDE rating?
Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui is currently rated 2,289 in classical chess, 2,317 in rapid and 2,247 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui played?
Our database contains 149 games by Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 32 draws, 66 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui?
149 games by Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui 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.