Prepare against Farzad Fekri
IRN · World #44,680 classical · FIDE ID 12500194
When preparing against Farzad Fekri, expect 1.d4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%).
Our database contains 52 games by Farzad Fekri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Farzad Fekri's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Farzad Fekri 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 | 2,077 | 2,179 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,978 | 2,108 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 8 | 24 | 38.5% |
| As White | 26 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Farzad Fekri's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Farzad Fekri's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 30.8% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 53.1% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Fekri usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Fekri usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Fekri usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Fekri usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Fekri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Fekri usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 29.4% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Farzad Fekri's chess games
All 52 games by Farzad Fekri 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: 20 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Eduard A Mnatsakanian | 2,390 | 05th Fajr Open | B19 |
| Jan 1997 | Mehdi Toosi | 2,320 | 6th Fajr Open | D11 |
| Jan 1997 | Sayed Javad Alavi | 2,265 | 6th Fajr Open | D40 |
| Jan 1994 | Ilgar Bajarani | 2,230 | 4th Fajr Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 1996 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,265 |
| 4th Fajr Open | 1994 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| 6th Fajr Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,286 |
| 1st Iran Ligve Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | – |
| 05th Fajr Open | 1996 | 2 | 1 | 2,295 |
| Tehran zt Qualifier | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,815 |
| ch-Asia | 1996 | 1 | 0 | 2,095 |
| ch-IRI U20 | 1993 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Farzad Fekri's chess games?
52 games by Farzad Fekri, 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 Farzad Fekri has played.
What does Farzad Fekri play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Farzad Fekri opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Farzad Fekri answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Farzad Fekri play as White?
As White, Farzad Fekri's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Farzad Fekri play as Black?
As Black, Farzad Fekri most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Farzad Fekri's FIDE rating?
Farzad Fekri is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 1,978 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,179 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Farzad Fekri played?
Our database contains 52 games by Farzad Fekri, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 8 draws, 24 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Farzad Fekri?
52 games by Farzad Fekri 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.