Prepare against Arman Hakemi
IM · IRN · World #1,668 classical · FIDE ID 22520805
When preparing against Arman Hakemi, expect 1.d4 in 51% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 355 games by Arman Hakemi, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Arman Hakemi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arman Hakemi 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 | 2,401 | 2,463 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,294 | 2,297 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,263 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 355 | 170 | 64 | 121 | 47.9% |
| As White | 176 | 101 | 30 | 45 | 57.4% |
| As Black | 179 | 69 | 34 | 76 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arman Hakemi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arman Hakemi's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 89 | 50.6% | 68.5% |
| e4 | 63 | 35.8% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 9.7% | 82.4% |
| b4 | 5 | 2.8% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 51% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues Nf3 (86.7% score)
- …g6 (3% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues Nf3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Hakemi usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 61.3% | 55.3% |
| e5 | 25 | 26.9% | 46.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 80.4% | 45.6% |
| d5 | 6 | 10.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 8.9% | 80.0% |
Arman Hakemi's chess games
All 355 games by Arman Hakemi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 170 wins, 64 draws, 121 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 22 | 13/9/0 | 59.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| D71 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | Titled Tue Late | C01 |
| Feb 2022 | Alexei Shirov | 2,704 | Titled Tue Late | A48 |
| Jul 2026 | Eric Hansen | 2,609 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Aleksandar Indjic | 2,602 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | B23 |
| Oct 2022 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,600 | 4th Yerevan Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 175 | 102.5 | 2,426 |
| ch-IRI | 2021 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 2,162 |
| Ayvalik Yasemin | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 2,573 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,251 |
| 1st Fantastico IM RR | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| Tsaghkadzor Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,442 |
| Ayvalik Akasya | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,609 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arman Hakemi's chess games?
355 games by Arman Hakemi, from Oct 2014 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 Arman Hakemi has played.
What does Arman Hakemi play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Arman Hakemi opens with 1.d4 (51% of games), 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arman Hakemi answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Arman Hakemi play as White?
As White, Arman Hakemi's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arman Hakemi play as Black?
As Black, Arman Hakemi most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 179 games.
What is Arman Hakemi's FIDE rating?
Arman Hakemi is currently rated 2,401 in classical chess, 2,294 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,463 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Arman Hakemi played?
Our database contains 355 games by Arman Hakemi, covering Oct 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 170 wins, 64 draws, 121 losses (47.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arman Hakemi?
355 games by Arman Hakemi 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.