Prepare against Elshan Moradiabadi
GM · United States · World #768 classical · FIDE ID 12501255
Our database contains 1,693 games by Elshan Moradiabadi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Elshan Moradiabadi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elshan Moradiabadi 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 | 2,477 | 2,603 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,530 | 2,586 | Jun 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,519 | 2,615 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,693 | 771 | 542 | 380 | 45.5% |
| As White | 853 | 432 | 261 | 160 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 840 | 339 | 281 | 220 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elshan Moradiabadi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elshan Moradiabadi's side.
First moves as White (853 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 476 | 55.8% | 66.1% |
| e4 | 161 | 18.9% | 60.9% |
| Nf3 | 147 | 17.2% | 67.7% |
| c4 | 66 | 7.7% | 75.8% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 66.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues c4 (62.9% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues Nf3 (66.9% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues Nf3 (54.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Moradiabadi usually continues d4 (46.4% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (381 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 159 | 41.7% | 52.5% |
| c5 | 142 | 37.3% | 65.5% |
| e6 | 38 | 10.0% | 56.6% |
| c6 | 15 | 3.9% | 56.7% |
| g6 | 10 | 2.6% | 80.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.4% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (300 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 213 | 71.0% | 58.2% |
| d5 | 39 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 28 | 9.3% | 64.3% |
| g6 | 11 | 3.7% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 7 | 2.3% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Elshan Moradiabadi's chess games
All 1,693 games by Elshan Moradiabadi 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: 771 wins, 542 draws, 380 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 120 | 74/26/20 | 61.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 77 | 29/29/19 | 37.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 41 | 24/10/7 | 58.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 27 | 13/11/3 | 48.1% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 11/12/4 | 40.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 26 | 11/10/5 | 42.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 20 | 12/3/5 | 60.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 20 | 14/3/3 | 70.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 11/7/1 | 57.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 93 | 46/29/18 | 49.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 69 | 24/29/16 | 34.8% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 37 | 24/10/3 | 64.9% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 34 | 9/16/9 | 26.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 32 | 11/10/11 | 34.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 27 | 12/10/5 | 44.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 26 | 9/5/12 | 34.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 24 | 7/8/9 | 29.2% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 21 | 6/9/6 | 28.6% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 9/8/3 | 45.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,817 | PRO League Stage | B07 |
| Jul 2010 | Peter Heine Nielsen | 2,700 | 38th chT-GRE Div-A | E04 |
| Jun 2014 | Vladimir Malakhov | 2,694 | 8th Wch Blitz | A40 |
| Aug 2022 | Illya Nyzhnyk | 2,686 | 122nd US Open | A28 |
| Jun 2014 | Anton Korobov | 2,680 | Wch Rapid | E20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 208 | 125.5 | 2,461 |
| ch-IRI | 2011 | 33 | 23.5 | 2,492 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2016 | 27 | 18 | 2,507 |
| Las Vegas National Open | 2024 | 26 | 16 | 2,485 |
| Moscow Aeroflot Open B | 2006 | 24 | 15 | 2,571 |
| ch-USA | 2022 | 24 | 5 | 2,446 |
| ch-Asia | 2011 | 20 | 10 | 2,504 |
| ch-Paris | 2006 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,644 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (12 games) · Illya Nyzhnyk (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elshan Moradiabadi's chess games?
1,693 games by Elshan Moradiabadi, 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 Elshan Moradiabadi has played.
What does Elshan Moradiabadi play on the first move as White?
Across 853 games with White in our database, Elshan Moradiabadi opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elshan Moradiabadi answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Elshan Moradiabadi play as White?
As White, Elshan Moradiabadi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (120 games, 61.7% win rate); Slav Defense (77 games, 37.7% win rate); English Opening (41 games, 58.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 853 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elshan Moradiabadi play as Black?
As Black, Elshan Moradiabadi most often plays: Sicilian (93 games, 49.5% win rate); Indian Defense (69 games, 34.8% win rate); Modern Defense (37 games, 64.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 840 games.
What is Elshan Moradiabadi's FIDE rating?
Elshan Moradiabadi is currently rated 2,477 in classical chess, 2,530 in rapid and 2,519 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,603 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Elshan Moradiabadi played?
Our database contains 1,693 games by Elshan Moradiabadi, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 771 wins, 542 draws, 380 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elshan Moradiabadi?
1,693 games by Elshan Moradiabadi 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.