Prepare against Ghazal Hakimifard
WGM · CHE · World #6,191 classical · FIDE ID 12506540
When preparing against Ghazal Hakimifard, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 527 games by Ghazal Hakimifard, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ghazal Hakimifard's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ghazal Hakimifard 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 | 2,243 | 2,308 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,197 | 2,242 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,224 | Jun 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 527 | 210 | 141 | 176 | 39.8% |
| As White | 276 | 129 | 70 | 77 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 251 | 81 | 71 | 99 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ghazal Hakimifard's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ghazal Hakimifard's side.
First moves as White (272 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 258 | 94.9% | 59.7% |
| d4 | 9 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 59.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues Nf3 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Hakimifard usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 90 | 69.8% | 49.4% |
| e5 | 32 | 24.8% | 45.3% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 89.6% | 39.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 10.4% | 55.0% |
Ghazal Hakimifard's chess games
All 527 games by Ghazal Hakimifard in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - Sep 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: 210 wins, 141 draws, 176 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 39 | 14/12/13 | 35.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 10/5/12 | 37.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 13/6/6 | 52.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 67 | 25/18/24 | 37.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 27 | 7/9/11 | 25.9% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 16 | 6/4/6 | 37.5% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,581 | ch-SUI 120th | B85 |
| Aug 2015 | Chen Zhu | 2,466 | ch-Asian Continental w 14th | B90 |
| Dec 2015 | Petro Golubka | 2,406 | 45th Rilton Cup | E39 |
| May 2009 | Samir Lejlic | 2,388 | 11th Dubai Open | C74 |
| Dec 2020 | Jovanka Houska | 2,381 | EU-Cup Online Gr-C w | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-SUI | 2024 | 32 | 16.5 | 2,253 |
| ch-IRI w | 2016 | 30 | 16 | 2,070 |
| Mitropa Cup w | 2025 | 23 | 13.5 | 2,292 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 22 | 14.5 | 2,163 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2008 | 21 | 14 | 2,053 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 17 | 11 | 2,145 |
| Basel Swiss YM | 2023 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,193 |
| 59th Biel Blitz Open 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,170 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ghazal Hakimifard's chess games?
527 games by Ghazal Hakimifard, from Apr 2006 to Sep 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 Ghazal Hakimifard has played.
What does Ghazal Hakimifard play on the first move as White?
Across 272 games with White in our database, Ghazal Hakimifard opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ghazal Hakimifard answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Ghazal Hakimifard play as White?
As White, Ghazal Hakimifard's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 37.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ghazal Hakimifard play as Black?
As Black, Ghazal Hakimifard most often plays: Sicilian (67 games, 37.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (16 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 251 games.
What is Ghazal Hakimifard's FIDE rating?
Ghazal Hakimifard is currently rated 2,243 in classical chess, 2,197 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Ghazal Hakimifard played?
Our database contains 527 games by Ghazal Hakimifard, covering Apr 2006 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 210 wins, 141 draws, 176 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ghazal Hakimifard?
527 games by Ghazal Hakimifard 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.