Prepare against Arsam Rajabzadeh
IRN · World #39,332 classical · FIDE ID 32797354
When preparing against Arsam Rajabzadeh, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 31 games by Arsam Rajabzadeh, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Arsam Rajabzadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arsam Rajabzadeh 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 | 1,818 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,998 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,935 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 35.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 1,418 rated games against 676 different opponents, across 181 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 253 | 105 | 78 | 70 | 41.5% | 1,656 | 1,687 | 16 |
| Rapid | 514 | 290 | 64 | 160 | 56.4% | 1,649 | 1,727 | 13 |
| Blitz | 511 | 249 | 50 | 212 | 48.7% | 1,644 | 1,642 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 549 | 91 | 99 | 359 | 16.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 682 | 488 | 99 | 95 | 71.6% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs FM · 1 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 163 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 91 | 45 | 16 | 30 | 1,856 | 1,922 |
| 2025 | 355 | 191 | 67 | 97 | 1,799 | 1,897 |
| 2024 | 371 | 187 | 58 | 126 | 1,718 | 1,768 |
| 2023 | 374 | 189 | 43 | 142 | 1,493 | 1,504 |
| 2022 | 166 | 76 | 25 | 65 | 1,367 | 1,294 |
| 2021 | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 1,211 | 911 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,035 | 835 |
| 2019 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 1,257 | 952 |
Where Arsam Rajabzadeh has played
Iran (180) · Azerbaijan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arsam Rajabzadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arsam Rajabzadeh's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Rajabzadeh usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rajabzadeh usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rajabzadeh usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Rajabzadeh usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Arsam Rajabzadeh's chess games
All 31 games by Arsam Rajabzadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2020 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Dzindzi-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Tabriz Idrisov | 2,106 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | A45 |
| Sep 2026 | Alisha Bissaliyeva | 1,910 | Guba Open 2026 | Group A | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Emin Ganjaliyev | 1,895 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | B12 |
| Sep 2026 | Atilla Jabbarli | 1,881 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | E69 |
| Sep 2026 | Farid Babazade | 1,737 | Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI U12 | 2021 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,231 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Group A | 2026 | 8 | 2 | 1,778 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,013 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,996 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arsam Rajabzadeh's chess games?
31 games by Arsam Rajabzadeh, from Mar 2020 to Oct 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 Arsam Rajabzadeh has played.
What does Arsam Rajabzadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Arsam Rajabzadeh opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arsam Rajabzadeh answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Arsam Rajabzadeh play as White?
As White, Arsam Rajabzadeh's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arsam Rajabzadeh play as Black?
As Black, Arsam Rajabzadeh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Arsam Rajabzadeh's FIDE rating?
Arsam Rajabzadeh is currently rated 1,818 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Arsam Rajabzadeh played?
Our database contains 31 games by Arsam Rajabzadeh, covering Mar 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arsam Rajabzadeh?
31 games by Arsam Rajabzadeh 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.