Prepare against Armin Samimi
FM · IRN · World #6,720 classical · FIDE ID 42524164
Our database contains 239 games by Armin Samimi, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 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
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,231 | 2,231 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,227 | 2,281 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,146 | 2,193 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 115 | 26 | 98 | 48.1% |
| As White | 121 | 62 | 13 | 46 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 118 | 53 | 13 | 52 | 44.9% |
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 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 115 | 95.0% | 56.1% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Samimi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% 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 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 98.2% | 65.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 88.9% | 42.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Armin Samimi's chess games
All 239 games by Armin Samimi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 115 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 22 | 10/0/12 | 45.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 20 | 8/2/10 | 40.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D25 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sam Shankland | 2,664 | Titled Tue | B67 |
| Dec 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,548 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Jun 2026 | Vakhidov,J | 2,511 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | B36 |
| Dec 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,507 | Titled Tue | B41 |
| Jul 2026 | Boyer,Mahel | 2,492 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 87 | 45.5 | 2,340 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,215 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,009 |
| ch-IRI U10 | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,450 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,287 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,472 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,071 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Armin Samimi's chess games?
239 games by Armin Samimi, from Apr 2017 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 Samimi has played.
What does Armin Samimi play on the first move as White?
Across 121 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 121 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Armin Samimi play as Black?
As Black, Armin Samimi most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (20 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (14 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Armin Samimi's FIDE rating?
Armin Samimi is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,227 in rapid and 2,146 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,231 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Armin Samimi played?
Our database contains 239 games by Armin Samimi, covering Apr 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 26 draws, 98 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Armin Samimi?
239 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.