Prepare against Aryan Gholami
GM · IRN · World #876 classical · FIDE ID 12513342
When preparing against Aryan Gholami, expect 1.Nf3 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Indian Defense as Black, 21.2% over 33 games.
Our database contains 911 games by Aryan Gholami, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Aryan Gholami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aryan Gholami 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 | 2,464 | 2,554 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,410 | 2,410 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,403 | 2,412 | Apr 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 911 | 409 | 304 | 198 | 44.9% |
| As White | 467 | 245 | 150 | 72 | 52.5% |
| As Black | 444 | 164 | 154 | 126 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aryan Gholami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aryan Gholami's side.
First moves as White (467 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 158 | 33.8% | 76.9% |
| e4 | 129 | 27.6% | 64.7% |
| d4 | 127 | 27.2% | 63.4% |
| c4 | 52 | 11.1% | 65.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 76.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Gholami usually continues g3 (76.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Gholami usually continues d4 (73.8% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gholami usually continues e4 (81.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Gholami usually continues Nf3 (63.4% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Gholami usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Gholami usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (214 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 175 | 81.8% | 59.1% |
| c6 | 21 | 9.8% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 11 | 5.1% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (158 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 136 | 86.1% | 52.2% |
| d5 | 19 | 12.0% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
Aryan Gholami's chess games
All 911 games by Aryan Gholami in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 409 wins, 304 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 70 | 41/12/17 | 58.6% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 49 | 26/16/7 | 53.1% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 48 | 24/18/6 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 37 | 14/18/5 | 37.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 33 | 16/10/7 | 48.5% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 26 | 16/10/0 | 61.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 8/2/0 | 80.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 114 | 47/35/32 | 41.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 33 | 7/12/14 | 21.2% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/11/4 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 5/10/3 | 27.8% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 15 | 4/7/4 | 26.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Zhong Zhang | 2,645 | Wch Rapid | C67 |
| Aug 2022 | Yuriy Kuzubov | 2,644 | chT-TUR | A19 |
| Nov 2014 | Viktor Bologan | 2,643 | Qatar Masters Open | A04 |
| Jul 2016 | Romain Edouard | 2,639 | Guilan Stars Cup 1st | A28 |
| Dec 2016 | Sandro Mareco | 2,635 | Wch Rapid | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2021 | 59 | 36 | 2,519 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2018 | 25 | 16 | 2,429 |
| chT-TUR | 2022 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,537 |
| Wch U18 | 2019 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,499 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 22 | 16.5 | 2,123 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 9 | 2,474 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 20 | 10.5 | 2,336 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2019 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (11 games) · Pouria Darini (10 games) · Masoud Mosadeghpour (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aryan Gholami's chess games?
911 games by Aryan Gholami, from Oct 2008 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 Aryan Gholami has played.
What does Aryan Gholami play on the first move as White?
Across 467 games with White in our database, Aryan Gholami opens with 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aryan Gholami answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Aryan Gholami play as White?
As White, Aryan Gholami's most-played openings in our database are: London System (70 games, 58.6% win rate); Indian Defense (49 games, 53.1% win rate); Réti Opening (48 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 467 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aryan Gholami play as Black?
As Black, Aryan Gholami most often plays: Sicilian (114 games, 41.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (33 games, 21.2% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 444 games.
What is Aryan Gholami's FIDE rating?
Aryan Gholami is currently rated 2,464 in classical chess, 2,410 in rapid and 2,403 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,554 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Aryan Gholami played?
Our database contains 911 games by Aryan Gholami, covering Oct 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 409 wins, 304 draws, 198 losses (44.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aryan Gholami?
911 games by Aryan Gholami 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.