Prepare against Behzad Salimiyan
FM · IRN · World #3,950 classical · FIDE ID 32718136
When preparing against Behzad Salimiyan, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 39.0% over 41 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Behzad Salimiyan, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Behzad Salimiyan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Behzad Salimiyan 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 | 2,305 | 2,305 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,425 | 2,425 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,364 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 144 | 30 | 90 | 54.5% |
| As White | 133 | 72 | 19 | 42 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 131 | 72 | 11 | 48 | 55.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Behzad Salimiyan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Behzad Salimiyan's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 90 | 68.7% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 18.3% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 6.9% | 88.9% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues Nf3 (49.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues d4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Salimiyan usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 56.1% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 13 | 22.8% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 8 | 14.0% | 68.8% |
| g6 | 4 | 7.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 16 | 33.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Behzad Salimiyan's chess games
All 264 games by Behzad Salimiyan in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Sep 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: 144 wins, 30 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 41 | 16/6/19 | 39.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 35 | 17/6/12 | 48.6% |
| D00 | London System | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 11 | 8/0/3 | 72.7% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,739 | Titled Tue Late | A13 |
| Mar 2025 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,637 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Mar 2025 | Evgeny Shtembuliak | 2,620 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Jan 2025 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 2,588 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Dec 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,574 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 175 | 107 | 2,443 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,915 |
| ch-IRI U10 | 2021 | 11 | 8.5 | 1,519 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U10 | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,306 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,402 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,338 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Behzad Salimiyan's chess games?
264 games by Behzad Salimiyan, from Dec 2018 to Sep 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 Behzad Salimiyan has played.
What does Behzad Salimiyan play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Behzad Salimiyan opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Behzad Salimiyan answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Behzad Salimiyan play as White?
As White, Behzad Salimiyan's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (41 games, 39.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (35 games, 48.6% win rate); London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 133 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Behzad Salimiyan play as Black?
As Black, Behzad Salimiyan most often plays: Caro-Kann (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Réti Opening (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 131 games.
What is Behzad Salimiyan's FIDE rating?
Behzad Salimiyan is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,425 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Behzad Salimiyan played?
Our database contains 264 games by Behzad Salimiyan, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 30 draws, 90 losses (54.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Behzad Salimiyan?
264 games by Behzad Salimiyan 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.