Prepare against Atousa Pourkashiyan
WGM · United States · World #6,367 classical · FIDE ID 12502014
When preparing against Atousa Pourkashiyan, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 44 games.
Our database contains 2,580 games by Atousa Pourkashiyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Atousa Pourkashiyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Atousa Pourkashiyan 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 | 2,238 | 2,374 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,225 | 2,328 | Aug 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,226 | 2,346 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,580 | 1,096 | 401 | 1,083 | 42.5% |
| As White | 1,279 | 571 | 198 | 510 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 1,301 | 525 | 203 | 573 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Atousa Pourkashiyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Atousa Pourkashiyan's side.
First moves as White (1,279 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,170 | 91.5% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 61 | 4.8% | 59.8% |
| d4 | 40 | 3.1% | 68.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 0.2% | 66.7% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues Nf3 (49.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues d4 (61.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 59.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues g3 (38.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Pourkashiyan usually continues g3 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (634 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 385 | 60.7% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 228 | 36.0% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 10 | 1.6% | 65.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 0.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (443 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 375 | 84.7% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 62 | 14.0% | 56.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Atousa Pourkashiyan's chess games
All 2,580 games by Atousa Pourkashiyan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 1,096 wins, 401 draws, 1,083 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 193 | 83/20/90 | 43.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 131 | 60/27/44 | 45.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 90 | 46/15/29 | 51.1% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 54 | 24/5/25 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 51 | 16/10/25 | 31.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 40 | 25/1/14 | 62.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 38 | 17/6/15 | 44.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 14/6/15 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 13/6/15 | 38.2% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 33 | 14/7/12 | 42.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 273 | 148/30/95 | 54.2% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 158 | 64/25/69 | 40.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 131 | 34/29/68 | 26.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 77 | 25/19/33 | 32.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 50 | 28/6/16 | 56.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 44 | 11/9/24 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 40 | 17/4/19 | 42.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 34 | 13/8/13 | 38.2% |
| D02 | London System | 32 | 13/3/16 | 40.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Christian Bauer | 2,615 | Cap d'Agde Express Poule-B | B00 |
| Nov 2022 | Matthieu Cornette | 2,574 | Cap d'Agde Express Poule-B | C26 |
| Aug 2024 | Sergei Zhigalko | 2,572 | Titled Tue Late | C52 |
| Nov 2023 | Artyom Timofeev | 2,572 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Apr 2006 | Valeriy Neverov | 2,572 | 08th Dubai Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 1,181 | 539 | 2,225 |
| ch-IRI w | 2016 | 63 | 51.5 | 2,281 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 59 | 29.5 | 2,265 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 45 | 24.5 | 2,316 |
| Wch U20 Girls | 2008 | 26 | 15 | 2,216 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2004 | 21 | 13.5 | 2,249 |
| Speed Chess w Q3 | 2021 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,293 |
| Speed Chess w Q7 | 2021 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,140 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Harika Dronavalli (18 games) · Mitra Hejazipour (11 games) · Elisabeth Paehtz (10 games) · Thi Bao Tram Hoang (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Atousa Pourkashiyan's chess games?
2,580 games by Atousa Pourkashiyan, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Atousa Pourkashiyan has played.
What does Atousa Pourkashiyan play on the first move as White?
Across 1,279 games with White in our database, Atousa Pourkashiyan opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Atousa Pourkashiyan answers 1...c5 (61% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (0% of games).
What openings does Atousa Pourkashiyan play as White?
As White, Atousa Pourkashiyan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (193 games, 43.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (131 games, 45.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (90 games, 51.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,279 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Atousa Pourkashiyan play as Black?
As Black, Atousa Pourkashiyan most often plays: Sicilian (273 games, 54.2% win rate); Indian Defense (158 games, 40.5% win rate); Petrov's Defense (131 games, 26.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,301 games.
What is Atousa Pourkashiyan's FIDE rating?
Atousa Pourkashiyan is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,225 in rapid and 2,226 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (May 2011).
How many games has Atousa Pourkashiyan played?
Our database contains 2,580 games by Atousa Pourkashiyan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 1,096 wins, 401 draws, 1,083 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Atousa Pourkashiyan?
2,580 games by Atousa Pourkashiyan 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.