Prepare against Homayoon Toufighi
GM · IRN · World #2,189 classical · FIDE ID 12503592
When preparing against Homayoon Toufighi, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 551 games by Homayoon Toufighi, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Homayoon Toufighi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Homayoon Toufighi 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 | 2,374 | 2,501 | Jul 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,455 | 2,499 | Jul 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,469 | 2,536 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 551 | 260 | 148 | 143 | 47.2% |
| As White | 268 | 134 | 83 | 51 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 283 | 126 | 65 | 92 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Homayoon Toufighi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Homayoon Toufighi's side.
First moves as White (268 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 188 | 70.1% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 56 | 20.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 3.4% | 55.6% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.2% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 2 | 0.7% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues Nf3 (64.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues d4 (68.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues Nf3 (65.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues Nf3 (73.1% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Toufighi usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (153 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 114 | 74.5% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 10 | 6.5% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 5.9% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 7 | 4.6% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 2.6% | 87.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 61.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 17.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 12.0% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Homayoon Toufighi's chess games
All 551 games by Homayoon Toufighi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 260 wins, 148 draws, 143 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 34 | 15/10/9 | 44.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 14/9/7 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/9/3 | 42.9% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 18/9/8 | 51.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 17/5/11 | 51.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 18 | 6/5/7 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Sergey Volkov | 2,593 | Rasht Khazar Open 11th | D36 |
| May 2009 | Mohamad Al Modiahki | 2,585 | 8th Asian Continental Open | C18 |
| Oct 2017 | Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | 2,564 | 2nd Tehran Paytakht Cup | E11 |
| Oct 2006 | Yuri Drozdovskij | 2,561 | 169th Champions Challenge | C10 |
| Sep 2010 | Aleksei Pridorozhni | 2,556 | Olympiad-39 | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2015 | 60 | 33.5 | 2,398 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 22 | 12 | 2,331 |
| ch-Asia U18 | 2008 | 15 | 12 | 2,539 |
| Wch U20 | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,490 |
| 8th Asian Continental Open | 2009 | 11 | 6 | 2,542 |
| 6th ch-Asia | 2007 | 11 | 5 | 2,417 |
| 20th Fajr Open | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 2,300 |
| Marmaris Icmeler | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,278 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Homayoon Toufighi's chess games?
551 games by Homayoon Toufighi, from Oct 2003 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 Homayoon Toufighi has played.
What does Homayoon Toufighi play on the first move as White?
Across 268 games with White in our database, Homayoon Toufighi opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Homayoon Toufighi answers 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games).
What openings does Homayoon Toufighi play as White?
As White, Homayoon Toufighi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (30 games, 46.7% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 268 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Homayoon Toufighi play as Black?
As Black, Homayoon Toufighi most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 51.5% win rate); French Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Homayoon Toufighi's FIDE rating?
Homayoon Toufighi is currently rated 2,374 in classical chess, 2,455 in rapid and 2,469 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,501 (Jul 2010).
How many games has Homayoon Toufighi played?
Our database contains 551 games by Homayoon Toufighi, covering Oct 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 260 wins, 148 draws, 143 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Homayoon Toufighi?
551 games by Homayoon Toufighi 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.