Prepare against Bahman Kargosha
FM · Australia · World #19,581 classical · FIDE ID 12503452
Our database contains 190 games by Bahman Kargosha, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bahman Kargosha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bahman Kargosha 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 | 2,061 | 2,217 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,132 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,980 | 2,127 | Nov 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 190 | 61 | 30 | 99 | 32.1% |
| As White | 94 | 32 | 14 | 48 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 96 | 29 | 16 | 51 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bahman Kargosha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bahman Kargosha's side.
First moves as White (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 96.8% | 40.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 3.2% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 40.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Kargosha usually continues c4 (35.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kargosha usually continues c4 (48.1% score)
- …d6 (3% of these games) — Kargosha usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Kargosha usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Kargosha usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 43 | 95.6% | 45.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 83.9% | 26.9% |
| f5 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
Bahman Kargosha's chess games
All 190 games by Bahman Kargosha in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 61 wins, 30 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 2/3/10 | 13.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 16 | 8/4/4 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Chen Zou | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Apr 2014 | Gary W Lane | 2,362 | Sydney Open | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 2,362 | Titled Tue Late | D07 |
| Feb 2024 | Eric Liu | 2,358 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Apr 2014 | Igor Bjelobrk | 2,355 | Sydney Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 117 | 42.5 | 2,047 |
| ch-AUS | 2026 | 29 | 12.5 | 2,146 |
| Perth Open | 2023 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,056 |
| 56th Doeberl Cup | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| Sydney Open | 2014 | 5 | 2 | 2,401 |
| 10th Fajr Open | 2001 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,961 |
| 13th Fajr Open | 2005 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,017 |
| 55th Doeberl Cup | 2017 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bahman Kargosha's chess games?
190 games by Bahman Kargosha, from Oct 2004 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 Bahman Kargosha has played.
What does Bahman Kargosha play on the first move as White?
Across 94 games with White in our database, Bahman Kargosha opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bahman Kargosha answers 1...e5 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bahman Kargosha play as White?
As White, Bahman Kargosha's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Slav Defense (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 94 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bahman Kargosha play as Black?
As Black, Bahman Kargosha most often plays: Italian Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Bahman Kargosha's FIDE rating?
Bahman Kargosha is currently rated 2,061 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,980 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,217 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Bahman Kargosha played?
Our database contains 190 games by Bahman Kargosha, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 30 draws, 99 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bahman Kargosha?
190 games by Bahman Kargosha 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.