Prepare against Fahim Nasiri
England · World #26,855 classical · FIDE ID 483524
When preparing against Fahim Nasiri, expect 1.e4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 67 games by Fahim Nasiri, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Fahim Nasiri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fahim Nasiri 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 | 2,006 | 2,050 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,919 | 1,919 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,965 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 34.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 28.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 106 rated games against 98 different opponents, across 17 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 45 | 16 | 20 | 9 | 35.6% | 1,943 | 2,006 | 7 |
| Rapid | 37 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 48.6% | – | – | 7 |
| Blitz | 24 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 54.2% | 1,947 | 1,966 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 24 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 37.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 18 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 55.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs CM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 11 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 12 | 16 | 8 | 1,939 | 1,984 |
| 2025 | 34 | 16 | 9 | 9 | 1,962 | 2,017 |
| 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | – | – |
| 2023 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2019 | 22 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,914 | 1,945 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fahim Nasiri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fahim Nasiri's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 74.3% | 55.8% |
| d4 | 6 | 17.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 55.8% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Nasiri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 75.0% | 46.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Fahim Nasiri's chess games
All 67 games by Fahim Nasiri in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Nov 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: 23 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Lion Lebedev | 2,225 | British Rapidplay 2026 | C80 |
| Oct 2026 | Kushal Jakhria | 2,183 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Classical | E10 |
| Oct 2026 | Charles M Linford | 2,145 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Classical | B47 |
| Oct 2026 | Stephen Dishman | 2,129 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid | A06 |
| Apr 2026 | Martin P Burrows | 2,116 | 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | B42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Blitz | 2026 | 15 | 6.5 | 1,856 |
| British Rapidplay 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,117 |
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Classical | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,929 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 1,944 |
| 4NCL Easter Congress 2025 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,106 |
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Open | Rapid | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,122 |
| 4NCL 2026-2027 Division 2 | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fahim Nasiri's chess games?
67 games by Fahim Nasiri, from May 2019 to Nov 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 Fahim Nasiri has played.
What does Fahim Nasiri play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Fahim Nasiri opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fahim Nasiri answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Fahim Nasiri play as White?
As White, Fahim Nasiri's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fahim Nasiri play as Black?
As Black, Fahim Nasiri most often plays: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Fahim Nasiri's FIDE rating?
Fahim Nasiri is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 1,919 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (May 2026).
How many games has Fahim Nasiri played?
Our database contains 67 games by Fahim Nasiri, covering May 2019 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 21 draws, 23 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fahim Nasiri?
67 games by Fahim Nasiri 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.