Prepare against Hamidreza Tahmasebi
FM · IRN · World #2,037 classical · FIDE ID 12537527
Our database contains 148 games by Hamidreza Tahmasebi, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hamidreza Tahmasebi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hamidreza Tahmasebi 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 | 2,382 | 2,382 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,405 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,330 | 2,330 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 75 | 19 | 54 | 50.7% |
| As White | 77 | 38 | 10 | 29 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 71 | 37 | 9 | 25 | 52.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hamidreza Tahmasebi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hamidreza Tahmasebi's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 75.3% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 14.3% | 81.8% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues Nf3 (46.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 14% of White games, 81.8% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Tahmasebi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 56.7% | 64.7% |
| b6 | 5 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 83.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 16.7% | 33.3% |
Hamidreza Tahmasebi's chess games
All 148 games by Hamidreza Tahmasebi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 75 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | A00 |
| Jan 2026 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | D38 |
| Jan 2026 | V Pranav | 2,641 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | A22 |
| Dec 2025 | Sanan Sjugirov | 2,620 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Dec 2025 | Nitzan Steinberg | 2,556 | Titled Tue | B68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 64 | 40 | 2,455 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 5 | 2,288 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,418 |
| 18th Avicenna Open | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
| Tehran zt 3.1 | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,103 |
| 58th Iranian Men 1405 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 2,392 |
| 17th Hamedan Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 2,134 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hamidreza Tahmasebi's chess games?
148 games by Hamidreza Tahmasebi, from Jan 2010 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 Tahmasebi has played.
What does Hamidreza Tahmasebi play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Hamidreza Tahmasebi opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hamidreza Tahmasebi answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...b6 (17% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Hamidreza Tahmasebi play as White?
As White, Hamidreza Tahmasebi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hamidreza Tahmasebi play as Black?
As Black, Hamidreza Tahmasebi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Hamidreza Tahmasebi's FIDE rating?
Hamidreza Tahmasebi is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid and 2,330 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Hamidreza Tahmasebi played?
Our database contains 148 games by Hamidreza Tahmasebi, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 19 draws, 54 losses (50.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hamidreza Tahmasebi?
148 games by Hamidreza Tahmasebi 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.