Prepare against Arvin Rasti
FM · Sweden · World #2,966 classical · FIDE ID 1741160
When preparing against Arvin Rasti, expect 1.d4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 632 games by Arvin Rasti, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Arvin Rasti's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arvin Rasti 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 | 2,340 | 2,340 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,226 | 2,255 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,273 | 2,376 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 632 | 243 | 140 | 249 | 38.4% |
| As White | 318 | 137 | 69 | 112 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 314 | 106 | 71 | 137 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arvin Rasti's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arvin Rasti's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 145 | 45.6% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 101 | 31.8% | 52.0% |
| e4 | 39 | 12.3% | 53.8% |
| c4 | 26 | 8.2% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rasti usually continues c4 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Rasti usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Rasti usually continues e4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 52.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Rasti usually continues g3 (46.6% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Rasti usually continues g3 (45.6% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Rasti usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 71 | 50.7% | 47.2% |
| e6 | 31 | 22.1% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 24 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 7 | 5.0% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 85.2% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.4% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.8% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Arvin Rasti's chess games
All 632 games by Arvin Rasti in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 243 wins, 140 draws, 249 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 56 | 21/16/19 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 46 | 18/12/16 | 39.1% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A13 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| E08 | Catalan | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 22 | 5/5/12 | 22.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A48 | London System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Tuan Minh Le | 2,598 | Titled Tue Early | A07 |
| Mar 2025 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,509 | Titled Tue Late | A04 |
| Dec 2025 | Jakub Seemann | 2,507 | 53rd Rilton Cup 2025-26 | A28 |
| Aug 2026 | Khumoyun Begmuratov | 2,506 | 32nd Abu Dhabi Masters | A04 |
| Feb 2025 | Srihari L R | 2,498 | Titled Tue Early | A27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 162 | 73 | 2,232 |
| ch-SWE U20 | 2022 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,163 |
| Gothenburg Open | 2022 | 16 | 9 | 2,037 |
| Jönköping Chess Festival 2026 | Blitz Open | 2026 | 10 | 9 | 2,167 |
| EU-ch Online U16 | 2020 | 9 | 6 | 2,021 |
| 4th Suwalki Warakomska Memorial | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| 4th Hotel Stockholm N IM | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,287 |
| SWE-ch Blitz | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arvin Rasti's chess games?
632 games by Arvin Rasti, from Jun 2016 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 Arvin Rasti has played.
What does Arvin Rasti play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Arvin Rasti opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arvin Rasti answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Arvin Rasti play as White?
As White, Arvin Rasti's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (56 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (46 games, 39.1% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arvin Rasti play as Black?
As Black, Arvin Rasti most often plays: Sicilian (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (19 games, 36.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 314 games.
What is Arvin Rasti's FIDE rating?
Arvin Rasti is currently rated 2,340 in classical chess, 2,226 in rapid and 2,273 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Arvin Rasti played?
Our database contains 632 games by Arvin Rasti, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 243 wins, 140 draws, 249 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arvin Rasti?
632 games by Arvin Rasti 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.