Prepare against Barad Yeganegi
FM · IRN · World #1,939 classical · FIDE ID 42516340
When preparing against Barad Yeganegi, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 24.1% over 29 games.
Our database contains 679 games by Barad Yeganegi, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barad Yeganegi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barad Yeganegi 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 | 2,387 | 2,400 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,385 | 2,424 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,343 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 679 | 331 | 98 | 250 | 48.7% |
| As White | 345 | 176 | 49 | 120 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 334 | 155 | 49 | 130 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barad Yeganegi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barad Yeganegi's side.
First moves as White (345 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 187 | 54.2% | 54.8% |
| c4 | 119 | 34.5% | 64.7% |
| Nf3 | 21 | 6.1% | 54.8% |
| e4 | 8 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues c4 (55.4% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 34% of White games, 64.7% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Yeganegi usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 63 | 40.1% | 43.7% |
| c5 | 57 | 36.3% | 57.0% |
| c6 | 29 | 18.5% | 62.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 87 | 79.1% | 51.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 10.9% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 5 | 4.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.7% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Barad Yeganegi's chess games
All 679 games by Barad Yeganegi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 331 wins, 98 draws, 250 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 39 | 18/9/12 | 46.2% |
| A15 | English Opening | 30 | 11/6/13 | 36.7% |
| E00 | Catalan | 29 | 7/7/15 | 24.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 26 | 20/1/5 | 76.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/1/10 | 47.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 16/1/2 | 84.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 16 | 6/5/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 11/0/4 | 73.3% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 15 | 9/1/5 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 31 | 16/4/11 | 51.6% |
| D02 | London System | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 18 | 10/1/7 | 55.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/4/5 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Alexey Sarana | 2,713 | Titled Tue Early | E49 |
| Jun 2026 | Vidit,S | 2,708 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | A21 |
| Feb 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,700 | Titled Tue | C25 |
| Jun 2026 | Fedoseev,Vl3 | 2,700 | Titled Tue 9th Jun 2026 | C41 |
| Feb 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,684 | Titled Tue | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 463 | 270 | 2,399 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2025 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,376 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,410 |
| Wch U12 rapid | 2023 | 10 | 7 | 1,745 |
| Nakhchivan IM | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,252 |
| Budapest 1 Week Mar GMB | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,444 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,526 |
| 09 Budapest SixDays GM-B | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,230 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barad Yeganegi's chess games?
679 games by Barad Yeganegi, from May 2017 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 Barad Yeganegi has played.
What does Barad Yeganegi play on the first move as White?
Across 345 games with White in our database, Barad Yeganegi opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.c4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barad Yeganegi answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games).
What openings does Barad Yeganegi play as White?
As White, Barad Yeganegi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (39 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 24.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 345 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barad Yeganegi play as Black?
As Black, Barad Yeganegi most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (31 games, 51.6% win rate); London System (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Caro-Kann (18 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 334 games.
What is Barad Yeganegi's FIDE rating?
Barad Yeganegi is currently rated 2,387 in classical chess, 2,385 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,400 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Barad Yeganegi played?
Our database contains 679 games by Barad Yeganegi, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 331 wins, 98 draws, 250 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barad Yeganegi?
679 games by Barad Yeganegi 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.