Prepare against Davoud Pira
IM · France · World #5,387 classical · FIDE ID 600407
When preparing against Davoud Pira, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 37.0% over 27 games.
Our database contains 596 games by Davoud Pira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Davoud Pira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Davoud Pira 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 | 2,263 | 2,416 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,223 | 2,305 | Jun 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,380 | May 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 596 | 274 | 98 | 222 | 46.0% |
| As White | 311 | 143 | 54 | 114 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 285 | 131 | 44 | 108 | 46.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Davoud Pira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Davoud Pira's side.
First moves as White (311 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 231 | 74.3% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 31 | 10.0% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 25 | 8.0% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 7.1% | 47.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Pira usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pira usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Pira usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Pira usually continues Nf3 (41.2% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Pira usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Pira usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 79 | 66.4% | 53.2% |
| g6 | 21 | 17.6% | 61.9% |
| c6 | 11 | 9.2% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 81.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 12.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Davoud Pira's chess games
All 596 games by Davoud Pira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 274 wins, 98 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 57 | 24/5/28 | 42.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 37 | 18/7/12 | 48.6% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 29 | 13/8/8 | 44.8% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 14 | 7/2/5 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 42 | 22/4/16 | 52.4% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 27 | 10/7/10 | 37.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 27 | 13/5/8 | 48.1% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 20 | 8/1/11 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Pavel V. Tregubov | 2,594 | ch-Paris | E90 |
| Jul 2006 | Alberto David | 2,546 | ch-Paris | E58 |
| Mar 2001 | Arnaud Hauchard | 2,527 | chT-FRA | E41 |
| Dec 2003 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,522 | 3rd Paris NAO GM | E05 |
| Mar 2002 | Oleksandr Sulypa | 2,513 | chT2-FRA | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-FRA Accession | 2003 | 47 | 31.5 | 2,440 |
| chT-FRA | 2001 | 42 | 21 | 2,421 |
| ch-Paris Open | 2008 | 40 | 23 | 2,372 |
| Cannes Open | 2005 | 25 | 13 | 2,313 |
| Massy Open | 1995 | 16 | 11 | 2,434 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 16 | 7 | 2,376 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 16 | 13.5 | 2,534 |
| Montpellier | 1988 | 15 | 5 | 2,273 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Davoud Pira's chess games?
596 games by Davoud Pira, from Apr 2003 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 Davoud Pira has played.
What does Davoud Pira play on the first move as White?
Across 311 games with White in our database, Davoud Pira opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Davoud Pira answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...c6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Davoud Pira play as White?
As White, Davoud Pira's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (57 games, 42.1% win rate); Slav Defense (37 games, 48.6% win rate); Torre Attack (29 games, 44.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 311 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Davoud Pira play as Black?
As Black, Davoud Pira most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (42 games, 52.4% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (27 games, 37.0% win rate); Modern Defense (27 games, 48.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 285 games.
What is Davoud Pira's FIDE rating?
Davoud Pira is currently rated 2,263 in classical chess, 2,223 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Davoud Pira played?
Our database contains 596 games by Davoud Pira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 274 wins, 98 draws, 222 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Davoud Pira?
596 games by Davoud Pira 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.