Prepare against Darian Farokhi
DEU · World #28,031 classical · FIDE ID 16253108
Our database contains 71 games by Darian Farokhi, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Darian Farokhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Darian Farokhi 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 | 1,998 | 2,014 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,693 | 1,693 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,752 | 1,794 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 17 | 29 | 35.2% |
| As White | 38 | 12 | 9 | 17 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 33 | 13 | 8 | 12 | 39.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Darian Farokhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Darian Farokhi's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 97.4% | 41.9% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.9% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 76.5% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
Darian Farokhi's chess games
All 71 games by Darian Farokhi in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2018 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Hanno Hellenbroich | 1,871 | LJEM SH 2026 - U16 | E71 |
| Apr 2026 | Alireza Sadeghpour | 1,766 | LJEM SH 2026 - U16 | E81 |
| May 2025 | Ralf Westerhoff | 1,704 | Itzehoe Open | B30 |
| May 2025 | Sam Schliesche | 1,649 | Itzehoe Open | C33 |
| Apr 2026 | Tim Pritzlaff | 1,639 | LJEM SH 2026 - U16 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U25 Open B | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,675 |
| ch-GER U25-B | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,379 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,181 |
| chT-GER U10 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,381 |
| 3rd Blankenese Open | 2019 | 7 | 2 | 1,330 |
| Itzehoe Open | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 1,805 |
| 1st Langenhagen Summer Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,417 |
| LJEM SH 2026 - U16 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,947 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Darian Farokhi's chess games?
71 games by Darian Farokhi, from Feb 2018 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 Darian Farokhi has played.
What does Darian Farokhi play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Darian Farokhi opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Darian Farokhi answers 1...e5 (76% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Darian Farokhi play as White?
As White, Darian Farokhi's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Darian Farokhi play as Black?
As Black, Darian Farokhi most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Darian Farokhi's FIDE rating?
Darian Farokhi is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,693 in rapid and 1,752 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Darian Farokhi played?
Our database contains 71 games by Darian Farokhi, covering Feb 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 29 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Darian Farokhi?
71 games by Darian Farokhi 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.