Prepare against Armin Samimi

FM · IRN · World #6,759 classical · FIDE ID 42524164

When preparing against Armin Samimi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Gambit Accepted as Black, 38.1% over 21 games.

Our database contains 256 games by Armin Samimi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Armin Samimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Armin Samimi 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Armin Samimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Armin Samimi's side.

First moves as White (129 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.9% score
  • …c5 (46% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
  • …e5 (20% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
  • …c6 (12% of these games) — Samimi usually continues d4 (69.2% score)
• 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (50% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
  • …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)

Armin Samimi's chess games

All 256 games by Armin Samimi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 121 wins, 30 draws, 105 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Armin Samimi's chess games?

256 games by Armin Samimi, from Apr 2017 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 Armin Samimi has played.

What does Armin Samimi play on the first move as White?

Across 129 games with White in our database, Armin Samimi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Armin Samimi answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games).

What openings does Armin Samimi play as White?

As White, Armin Samimi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 130 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Armin Samimi play as Black?

As Black, Armin Samimi most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (21 games, 38.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 126 games.

What is Armin Samimi's FIDE rating?

Armin Samimi is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,129 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Sep 2026).

How many games has Armin Samimi played?

Our database contains 256 games by Armin Samimi, covering Apr 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 30 draws, 105 losses (47.3% win rate).

How do I prepare against Armin Samimi?

256 games by Armin Samimi 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.

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