Prepare against Arian Tamadon
FM · IRN · World #4,317 classical · FIDE ID 12595837
When preparing against Arian Tamadon, expect 1.Nf3 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.9% over 62 games.
Our database contains 534 games by Arian Tamadon, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arian Tamadon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arian Tamadon 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 | 2,294 | 2,334 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,219 | 2,225 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,149 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 534 | 230 | 40 | 264 | 43.1% |
| As White | 265 | 121 | 23 | 121 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 269 | 109 | 17 | 143 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arian Tamadon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arian Tamadon's side.
First moves as White (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 103 | 39.3% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 45 | 17.2% | 58.9% |
| b3 | 37 | 14.1% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 32 | 12.2% | 51.6% |
| b4 | 32 | 12.2% | 59.4% |
| e3 | 13 | 5.0% | 34.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 39% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues b3 (42.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues b3 (77.8% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues b3 (18.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Tamadon usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 90 | 69.8% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 18 | 14.0% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 12 | 9.3% | 54.2% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 50 | 59.5% | 33.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 11.9% | 55.0% |
| b5 | 9 | 10.7% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 6 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Arian Tamadon's chess games
All 534 games by Arian Tamadon in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 230 wins, 40 draws, 264 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 62 | 21/2/39 | 33.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 37 | 20/4/13 | 54.1% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 32 | 17/4/11 | 53.1% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 18 | 14/0/4 | 77.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 86 | 45/1/40 | 52.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 34 | 13/2/19 | 38.2% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,697 | Titled Tue | A16 |
| Sep 2024 | Dennis Wagner | 2,617 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| Aug 2026 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,605 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | A05 |
| Apr 2025 | V Onischuk | 2,602 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2026 | Yuniesky Quesada Perez | 2,591 | Titled Tue | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 375 | 177 | 2,264 |
| ch-IRI U16 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,958 |
| Ayvalik Erik | 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2,353 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,372 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,226 |
| 6th Mersin Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,348 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,322 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arian Tamadon's chess games?
534 games by Arian Tamadon, from Oct 2014 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 Arian Tamadon has played.
What does Arian Tamadon play on the first move as White?
Across 262 games with White in our database, Arian Tamadon opens with 1.Nf3 (39% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.b3 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arian Tamadon answers 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...b5 (11% of games).
What openings does Arian Tamadon play as White?
As White, Arian Tamadon's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (62 games, 33.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (37 games, 54.1% win rate); Orangutan opening (32 games, 53.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 265 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arian Tamadon play as Black?
As Black, Arian Tamadon most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (86 games, 52.3% win rate); Indian Defense (34 games, 38.2% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 269 games.
What is Arian Tamadon's FIDE rating?
Arian Tamadon is currently rated 2,294 in classical chess, 2,219 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,334 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Arian Tamadon played?
Our database contains 534 games by Arian Tamadon, covering Oct 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 230 wins, 40 draws, 264 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arian Tamadon?
534 games by Arian Tamadon 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.