Prepare against Ehsan Farahmandpour
United Kingdom · World #112,527 classical · FIDE ID 498785
When preparing against Ehsan Farahmandpour, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 47 games by Ehsan Farahmandpour, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ehsan Farahmandpour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ehsan Farahmandpour 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 | 1,694 | 1,723 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 13 | 23 | 23.4% |
| As White | 25 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 28.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ehsan Farahmandpour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ehsan Farahmandpour's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 100.0% | 44.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Farahmandpour usually continues Bf4 (40.6% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Farahmandpour usually continues Bf4 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Farahmandpour usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 54.5% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 36.4% | 12.5% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Ehsan Farahmandpour's chess games
All 47 games by Ehsan Farahmandpour in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2021 - 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: 11 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 19 | 7/6/6 | 36.8% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Paul R Bielby | 1,908 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D02 |
| Jan 2022 | Julian Tang | 1,806 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 13th | D02 |
| Sep 2021 | Mark Sr Radford | 1,780 | Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | B07 |
| Jan 2024 | Daniel Meredith | 1,778 | 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | B12 |
| Jan 2023 | Spencer Lawrence | 1,774 | 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 13th | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 1,772 |
| 29th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2023 | 5 | 2 | 1,704 |
| 31st Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,816 |
| 6th 4NCL Online Open | 2021 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,313 |
| 7th 4NCL Online Congress Sub 1700 | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,524 |
| 27th Harrogate 4NCL Open B | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,523 |
| Leamington Spa 4NCL Open B 26th | 2021 | 4 | 2 | 1,791 |
| London Central Major | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,639 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ehsan Farahmandpour's chess games?
47 games by Ehsan Farahmandpour, from Nov 2021 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 Ehsan Farahmandpour has played.
What does Ehsan Farahmandpour play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ehsan Farahmandpour opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ehsan Farahmandpour answers 1...c6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ehsan Farahmandpour play as White?
As White, Ehsan Farahmandpour's most-played openings in our database are: London System (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ehsan Farahmandpour play as Black?
As Black, Ehsan Farahmandpour most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Ehsan Farahmandpour's FIDE rating?
Ehsan Farahmandpour is currently rated 1,694 in classical chess and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,723 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ehsan Farahmandpour played?
Our database contains 47 games by Ehsan Farahmandpour, covering Nov 2021 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 13 draws, 23 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ehsan Farahmandpour?
47 games by Ehsan Farahmandpour 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.