Prepare against Behnam Fardbehbahani
IRN · World #107,531 classical · FIDE ID 12503150
When preparing against Behnam Fardbehbahani, expect 1.c4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 41 games by Behnam Fardbehbahani, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Behnam Fardbehbahani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Behnam Fardbehbahani 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 | 1,708 | 2,022 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,820 | 1,912 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,685 | 1,846 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 14 | 7 | 20 | 34.1% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 3 | 14 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Behnam Fardbehbahani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Behnam Fardbehbahani's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 7 | 41.2% | 71.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 71.4% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues cxd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Fardbehbahani usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Behnam Fardbehbahani's chess games
All 41 games by Behnam Fardbehbahani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 14 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Naser Ryahi | 2,269 | 4th Lahijan Open | E64 |
| Jul 2020 | Damdin Serjmyadag | 2,008 | ch-Asian Seniors 65 | B92 |
| Jul 2020 | Rani Hamid | 2,006 | ch-Asian Seniors 65 | A38 |
| Aug 2015 | Emad Baniasad | 1,963 | 1st Rafsanjan Open | B06 |
| Aug 2015 | Milad Soleimanian | 1,908 | 1st Rafsanjan Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Dubai Open | 2001 | 9 | 2 | 2,054 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 | 2020 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,843 |
| 1st Rafsanjan Open | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 1,980 |
| ch-Asian Seniors 65 zt 3.1 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,958 |
| ch-Asia Seniors 50 | 2015 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,844 |
| 7th Benidorm Open U2000 | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 1,838 |
| 4th Lahijan Open | 2005 | 2 | 1 | 2,262 |
| Adana Ataturk Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Behnam Fardbehbahani's chess games?
41 games by Behnam Fardbehbahani, from Apr 2005 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 Behnam Fardbehbahani has played.
What does Behnam Fardbehbahani play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Behnam Fardbehbahani opens with 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Behnam Fardbehbahani answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Behnam Fardbehbahani play as White?
As White, Behnam Fardbehbahani's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Behnam Fardbehbahani play as Black?
As Black, Behnam Fardbehbahani most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Behnam Fardbehbahani's FIDE rating?
Behnam Fardbehbahani is currently rated 1,708 in classical chess, 1,820 in rapid and 1,685 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,022 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Behnam Fardbehbahani played?
Our database contains 41 games by Behnam Fardbehbahani, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Behnam Fardbehbahani?
41 games by Behnam Fardbehbahani 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.