Prepare against Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab
FM · IRN · World #2,376 classical · FIDE ID 22512888
When preparing against Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (99% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 27.3% over 22 games.
Our database contains 905 games by Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab 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 | 2,365 | 2,418 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,313 | 2,372 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,297 | 2,309 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 905 | 518 | 105 | 282 | 57.2% |
| As White | 467 | 276 | 55 | 136 | 59.1% |
| As Black | 438 | 242 | 50 | 146 | 55.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's side.
First moves as White (467 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 465 | 99.6% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Herab usually continues c4 (63.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Herab usually continues c4 (66.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Herab usually continues c4 (67.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Herab usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Herab usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 198 | 99.0% | 60.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (147 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 147 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's chess games
All 905 games by Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 518 wins, 105 draws, 282 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 86 | 51/15/20 | 59.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 82 | 51/4/27 | 62.2% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 62 | 37/4/21 | 59.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 35 | 21/2/12 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 31 | 14/4/13 | 45.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 30 | 16/2/12 | 53.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 28 | 14/6/8 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 16 | 14/1/1 | 87.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 12 | 5/6/1 | 41.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 77 | 41/6/30 | 53.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 67 | 37/7/23 | 55.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 54 | 36/3/15 | 66.7% |
| A16 | English Opening | 46 | 20/6/20 | 43.5% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 34 | 23/4/7 | 67.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 6/7/9 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| A48 | London System | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 12 | 9/0/3 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,767 | Titled Tue Late | E74 |
| May 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | E74 |
| Dec 2024 | Parham Maghsoodloo | 2,703 | Titled Tue Early | D35 |
| Nov 2024 | Bogdan-Daniel Deac | 2,687 | Titled Tue Early | E20 |
| May 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,684 | Titled Tue Early | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 764 | 490 | 2,444 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 15 | 9 | 2,389 |
| 3rd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,111 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
| 6th Mersin Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,259 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| 9th Mersin Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,323 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,480 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's chess games?
905 games by Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab, from Apr 2015 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 Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab has played.
What does Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab play on the first move as White?
Across 467 games with White in our database, Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab play as White?
As White, Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (86 games, 59.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (82 games, 62.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (62 games, 59.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 467 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab play as Black?
As Black, Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab most often plays: Sicilian (77 games, 53.2% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (67 games, 55.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (54 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 438 games.
What is Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab's FIDE rating?
Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab is currently rated 2,365 in classical chess, 2,313 in rapid and 2,297 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,418 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab played?
Our database contains 905 games by Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 518 wins, 105 draws, 282 losses (57.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab?
905 games by Hamidreza Ebrahimi Herab 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.