Prepare against Artin Ashraf
FM · IRN · World #825 classical · FIDE ID 22514805
When preparing against Artin Ashraf, expect 1.d4 in 37% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (32% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as Black, 44.2% over 52 games.
Our database contains 2,627 games by Artin Ashraf, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Artin Ashraf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Artin Ashraf 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 | 2,470 | 2,470 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,279 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,389 | 2,404 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,627 | 1,573 | 216 | 838 | 59.9% |
| As White | 1,327 | 850 | 110 | 367 | 64.1% |
| As Black | 1,300 | 723 | 106 | 471 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Artin Ashraf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Artin Ashraf's side.
First moves as White (1,325 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 484 | 36.5% | 67.4% |
| e4 | 380 | 28.7% | 69.7% |
| Nf3 | 235 | 17.7% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 169 | 12.8% | 66.9% |
| g3 | 19 | 1.4% | 86.8% |
| b3 | 17 | 1.3% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 67.4% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (62.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (67.7% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (60.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 69.7% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues Nf3 (60.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ashraf usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (585 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 188 | 32.1% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 151 | 25.8% | 57.9% |
| c6 | 95 | 16.2% | 63.2% |
| e6 | 82 | 14.0% | 68.9% |
| d6 | 29 | 5.0% | 43.1% |
| g6 | 14 | 2.4% | 71.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (437 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 177 | 40.5% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 126 | 28.8% | 52.0% |
| b6 | 34 | 7.8% | 61.8% |
| e6 | 33 | 7.6% | 62.1% |
| c6 | 18 | 4.1% | 69.4% |
| f5 | 17 | 3.9% | 82.4% |
Artin Ashraf's chess games
All 2,627 games by Artin Ashraf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 1,573 wins, 216 draws, 838 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 110 | 72/7/31 | 65.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 106 | 67/10/29 | 63.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 62 | 47/5/10 | 75.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 56 | 33/4/19 | 58.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 56 | 40/2/14 | 71.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 29/2/20 | 56.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 26/3/16 | 57.8% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 43 | 31/4/8 | 72.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 36 | 24/2/10 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 28 | 15/2/11 | 53.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 78 | 36/7/35 | 46.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 74 | 47/6/21 | 63.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 42/8/22 | 58.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 57 | 27/9/21 | 47.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 52 | 23/5/24 | 44.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 26/2/19 | 55.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 39 | 28/1/10 | 71.8% |
| A40 | English Defense | 32 | 19/2/11 | 59.4% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 31 | 19/1/11 | 61.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 29 | 20/1/8 | 69.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,839 | Titled Tue | C33 |
| Jan 2026 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,810 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | D12 |
| May 2024 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,805 | Titled Tue Late | B81 |
| May 2024 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,770 | Titled Tue Late | C78 |
| May 2024 | Nodirbek Abdusattorov | 2,765 | Titled Tue Late | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,799 | 1,171 | 2,492 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 162 | 114 | 2,581 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 128 | 78.5 | 2,514 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,329 |
| ch-IRI | 2024 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,322 |
| Qatar Masters Open | 2024 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,578 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,652 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,247 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dmitry Andreikin (20 games) · Alexey Sarana (19 games) · Renato Terry (18 games) · Denis Lazavik (15 games) · Matthias Bluebaum (15 games) · Fabiano Caruana (13 games) · Olexandr Bortnyk (13 games) · Jan-Krzysztof Duda (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Artin Ashraf's chess games?
2,627 games by Artin Ashraf, from Apr 2015 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 Artin Ashraf has played.
What does Artin Ashraf play on the first move as White?
Across 1,325 games with White in our database, Artin Ashraf opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Artin Ashraf answers 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...b6 (8% of games).
What openings does Artin Ashraf play as White?
As White, Artin Ashraf's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (110 games, 65.5% win rate); Indian Defense (106 games, 63.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (62 games, 75.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,327 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Artin Ashraf play as Black?
As Black, Artin Ashraf most often plays: Indian Defense (78 games, 46.2% win rate); Réti Opening (74 games, 63.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (72 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,300 games.
What is Artin Ashraf's FIDE rating?
Artin Ashraf is currently rated 2,470 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,389 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,470 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Artin Ashraf played?
Our database contains 2,627 games by Artin Ashraf, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,573 wins, 216 draws, 838 losses (59.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Artin Ashraf?
2,627 games by Artin Ashraf 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.