Prepare against Behrooz Moradi
FM · IRN · World #11,248 classical · FIDE ID 12500844
When preparing against Behrooz Moradi, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Behrooz Moradi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Behrooz Moradi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Behrooz Moradi 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 | 2,151 | 2,319 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,128 | 2,207 | Dec 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,069 | 2,295 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 63 | 46 | 59 | 37.5% |
| As White | 78 | 35 | 22 | 21 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 90 | 28 | 24 | 38 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Behrooz Moradi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Behrooz Moradi's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 96.2% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Moradi usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Moradi usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Moradi usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Moradi usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Moradi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 52 | 96.3% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Behrooz Moradi's chess games
All 168 games by Behrooz Moradi 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: 63 wins, 46 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D26 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,462 | 4th Lahijan Open | B56 |
| Dec 2006 | Arash Roghani | 2,383 | ch-IRI | C07 |
| Jan 2000 | Hasan Abbasifar | 2,375 | ch-IRI | C25 |
| Jul 2015 | Iveri Chigladze | 2,358 | 4th Urmai Sardaran Open | B03 |
| Dec 2006 | Mohsen Ghorbani | 2,304 | ch-IRI | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2006 | 59 | 27.5 | 2,282 |
| Rasht Open | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,254 |
| Friendship Cup AZE-IRI | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,224 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,046 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,188 |
| 11th ch-Asia Cities | 1998 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,235 |
| chT-IRI | 2005 | 8 | 7 | 2,545 |
| 15th ch-Asia Cities | 2007 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,352 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Behrooz Moradi's chess games?
168 games by Behrooz Moradi, 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 Behrooz Moradi has played.
What does Behrooz Moradi play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Behrooz Moradi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Behrooz Moradi answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Behrooz Moradi play as White?
As White, Behrooz Moradi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Behrooz Moradi play as Black?
As Black, Behrooz Moradi most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Behrooz Moradi's FIDE rating?
Behrooz Moradi is currently rated 2,151 in classical chess, 2,128 in rapid and 2,069 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Behrooz Moradi played?
Our database contains 168 games by Behrooz Moradi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 46 draws, 59 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Behrooz Moradi?
168 games by Behrooz Moradi 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.