Prepare against Hanieh Khalaji
IRN · World #16,151 classical · FIDE ID 12506176
When preparing against Hanieh Khalaji, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 121 games by Hanieh Khalaji, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Hanieh Khalaji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hanieh Khalaji 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 | 2,094 | 2,168 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,038 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,047 | 2,047 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 47 | 29 | 45 | 38.8% |
| As White | 64 | 29 | 16 | 19 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 57 | 18 | 13 | 26 | 31.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2004-2026): 701 rated games against 496 different opponents, across 80 events in 14 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 | 625 | 302 | 131 | 192 | 48.3% | 1,985 | 1,988 | 11 |
| Rapid | 54 | 29 | 6 | 19 | 53.7% | 1,836 | 1,926 | 5 |
| Blitz | 18 | 11 | 1 | 6 | 61.1% | 1,896 | 2,007 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 266 | 47 | 64 | 155 | 17.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 276 | 174 | 53 | 49 | 63.0% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs GM · 6 vs IM · 9 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 10 vs WGM · 11 vs WIM · 21 vs WFM · 15 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 69 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1,805 | 1,672 |
| 2023 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1,791 | 1,925 |
| 2019 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2,284 | 2,084 |
| 2018 | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 2,204 | 2,115 |
| 2017 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 2,174 | 2,209 |
| 2016 | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 2,013 | 2,013 |
| 2015 | 78 | 35 | 17 | 26 | 2,035 | 2,081 |
| 2014 | 101 | 59 | 10 | 32 | 1,833 | 1,931 |
| 2013 | 41 | 21 | 11 | 9 | 1,840 | 1,937 |
| 2012 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,788 | 1,888 |
| 2011 | 63 | 32 | 11 | 20 | 2,022 | 2,014 |
| 2010 | 81 | 30 | 22 | 29 | 1,996 | 1,939 |
| 2009 | 85 | 43 | 19 | 23 | 1,952 | 1,945 |
| 2008 | 42 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 1,945 | 1,945 |
| 2007 | 78 | 40 | 16 | 22 | 2,021 | 1,980 |
| 2006 | 34 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 1,935 | 1,735 |
| 2004 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2,011 | 1,611 |
Where Hanieh Khalaji has played
Iran (53) · Russia (5) · United Arab Emirates (5) · Georgia (4) · Scotland (3) · Armenia (1) · Azerbaijan (1) · China (1) · Greece (1) · Hungary (1) · Indonesia (1) · India (1) · Türkiye (1) · Ukraine (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hanieh Khalaji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hanieh Khalaji's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 81.3% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 11 | 17.2% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 56.7% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues c3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 63.6% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Khalaji usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 91.3% | 59.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 66.7% | 43.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Hanieh Khalaji's chess games
All 121 games by Hanieh Khalaji in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Oct 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: 47 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Grigory Palchun | 2,451 | St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | C26 |
| Jul 2018 | Roman Martynov | 2,366 | Batumi Municipality Cup | B22 |
| Oct 2017 | Sergey Chashchev | 2,342 | 25th Chigorin Memorial | B07 |
| Aug 2015 | Sengeravdan Otgonjargal | 2,213 | 14th Asian Continental Open w | B13 |
| Oct 2015 | Valeriy Zhikharev | 2,212 | 23rd Chigorin Memorial | D20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran 03 | 2013 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,144 |
| ch-IRI w | 2014 | 11 | 8 | 2,145 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,127 |
| 14th Asian Continental Open w | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| 25th Chigorin Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| 23rd Chigorin Memorial | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,174 |
| St Petersburg Korchnoi Memorial Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,140 |
| Batumi Municipality Cup | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hanieh Khalaji's chess games?
121 games by Hanieh Khalaji, from Oct 2005 to Oct 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 Hanieh Khalaji has played.
What does Hanieh Khalaji play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Hanieh Khalaji opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hanieh Khalaji answers 1...c6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Hanieh Khalaji play as White?
As White, Hanieh Khalaji's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hanieh Khalaji play as Black?
As Black, Hanieh Khalaji most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Hanieh Khalaji's FIDE rating?
Hanieh Khalaji is currently rated 2,094 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,047 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Hanieh Khalaji played?
Our database contains 121 games by Hanieh Khalaji, covering Oct 2005 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 29 draws, 45 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hanieh Khalaji?
121 games by Hanieh Khalaji 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.