Prepare against Armin Namini
Sweden · World #10,232 classical · FIDE ID 1706322
Our database contains 127 games by Armin Namini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Armin Namini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Namini 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 | 2,166 | 2,251 | Sep 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,227 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,146 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 43 | 36 | 48 | 33.9% |
| As White | 52 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 23 | 30 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Namini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Namini's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 28.8% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.7% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 54% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Namini usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Namini usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Namini usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 46.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Namini usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Namini usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Namini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 96.8% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 87.5% | 44.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
Armin Namini's chess games
All 127 games by Armin Namini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 43 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B61 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| E68 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Dejan Nestorovic | 2,354 | Djenovici TS05 IM 3rd | E61 |
| Jan 2018 | Dan Uddenfeldt | 2,354 | chT-SWE 1718 Elite | E68 |
| Feb 2020 | Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez | 2,337 | chT-SWE 1920 Elite | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Martin Haubro | 2,321 | chT-SWE 1718 Elite | B61 |
| May 2019 | Tibor Farkas | 2,321 | Djenovici TS05 IM 3rd | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-SWE U20 | 2002 | 13 | 6 | 2,149 |
| chT-SWE 1718 Elite | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,372 |
| 49th Rilton Cup | 2020 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,077 |
| 34th Rilton Cup | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,151 |
| Djenovici TS05 IM 3rd | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 27th Heraklion Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,994 |
| Malmo Open U20 | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,190 |
| chT-SWE 1819 Elite | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 2,142 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Namini's chess games?
127 games by Armin Namini, from Apr 2003 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 Armin Namini has played.
What does Armin Namini play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Armin Namini opens with 1.c4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Namini answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Armin Namini play as White?
As White, Armin Namini's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Namini play as Black?
As Black, Armin Namini most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Armin Namini's FIDE rating?
Armin Namini is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Armin Namini played?
Our database contains 127 games by Armin Namini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 36 draws, 48 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Namini?
127 games by Armin Namini 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.