Prepare against Babak Tondivar
FM · NLD · World #5,187 classical · FIDE ID 12501239
Our database contains 300 games by Babak Tondivar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Babak Tondivar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Babak Tondivar 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 | 2,268 | 2,372 | Jul 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 300 | 87 | 138 | 75 | 29.0% |
| As White | 145 | 53 | 62 | 30 | 36.6% |
| As Black | 155 | 34 | 76 | 45 | 21.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Babak Tondivar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Babak Tondivar's side.
First moves as White (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 87 | 60.0% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 22.1% | 51.6% |
| e4 | 23 | 15.9% | 54.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 60.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 51.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Tondivar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 69 | 81.2% | 44.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 14.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 60.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 23.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 14.0% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Babak Tondivar's chess games
All 300 games by Babak Tondivar in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 87 wins, 138 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A30 | English Opening | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A64 | Catalan | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 32 | 10/14/8 | 31.3% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 1/12/6 | 5.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 10 | 2/7/1 | 20.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Andrei Kharlov | 2,535 | Leeuwarden Open | D31 |
| Jan 1996 | Andras Adorjan | 2,530 | Koop Tjuchem Open | E66 |
| Oct 2006 | Ian Rogers | 2,526 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | C00 |
| Jul 1998 | Alberto David | 2,525 | Lost Boys Open | C18 |
| Jan 1994 | Tigran Nalbandian | 2,485 | 10th Cappelle Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 18 | 9 | 2,243 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,303 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,248 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1995 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-NED U26 | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,410 |
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,390 |
| Giessen IM | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,232 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,415 |
Interactive opening tree from all 300 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Babak Tondivar's chess games?
300 games by Babak Tondivar, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Babak Tondivar has played.
What does Babak Tondivar play on the first move as White?
Across 145 games with White in our database, Babak Tondivar opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Babak Tondivar answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Babak Tondivar play as White?
As White, Babak Tondivar's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 145 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Babak Tondivar play as Black?
As Black, Babak Tondivar most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (32 games, 31.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 5.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Babak Tondivar's FIDE rating?
Babak Tondivar is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,372 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Babak Tondivar played?
Our database contains 300 games by Babak Tondivar, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 138 draws, 75 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Babak Tondivar?
300 games by Babak Tondivar 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.