Prepare against Esmail Safarzadeh
FM · IRN · World #9,197 classical · FIDE ID 12500143
When preparing against Esmail Safarzadeh, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 65 games by Esmail Safarzadeh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esmail Safarzadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esmail Safarzadeh 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 | 2,183 | 2,316 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 25 | 15 | 25 | 38.5% |
| As White | 34 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esmail Safarzadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esmail Safarzadeh's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Safarzadeh usually continues Nf3 (55.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Safarzadeh usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Safarzadeh usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 61.5% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Esmail Safarzadeh's chess games
All 65 games by Esmail Safarzadeh 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1994 | Luis A. Santa Torres | 2,245 | Olympiad-31 | A57 |
| Jan 1996 | Bin Ali Ali | 2,175 | ch-Asia | A37 |
| Jan 1995 | Mohammed Al-Sayed | 2,000 | Madras zt | B14 |
| Jan 1995 | Himan Udama Amarawickrama | 2,000 | Madras zt | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Brett Campbell | 1,886 | 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 1974 | 12 | 5.5 | – |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 11 | 6 | 2,446 |
| Madras zt | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,092 |
| Tehran Open | 1991 | 9 | 5 | 2,430 |
| 2026 Canadian Junior and Senior Championship | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,187 |
| 22nd Olympiad | 1976 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-Asia | 1996 | 5 | 3 | 2,448 |
| 9th chT-Asia fin | 1991 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esmail Safarzadeh's chess games?
65 games by Esmail Safarzadeh, 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 Esmail Safarzadeh has played.
What does Esmail Safarzadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Esmail Safarzadeh opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esmail Safarzadeh answers 1...c6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games).
What openings does Esmail Safarzadeh play as White?
As White, Esmail Safarzadeh's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esmail Safarzadeh play as Black?
As Black, Esmail Safarzadeh most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Esmail Safarzadeh's FIDE rating?
Esmail Safarzadeh is currently rated 2,183 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Esmail Safarzadeh played?
Our database contains 65 games by Esmail Safarzadeh, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 25 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esmail Safarzadeh?
65 games by Esmail Safarzadeh 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.