Prepare against Hooman Honarvarmahalati
IRN · World #61,417 classical · FIDE ID 42751403
When preparing against Hooman Honarvarmahalati, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 75 games by Hooman Honarvarmahalati, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hooman Honarvarmahalati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hooman Honarvarmahalati 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 | 1,851 | 1,871 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,817 | 1,834 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,776 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 21 | 16 | 38 | 28.0% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 6 | 19 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 39 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hooman Honarvarmahalati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hooman Honarvarmahalati's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 75.0% | 31.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 22.2% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 31.5% score
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues b3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Honarvarmahalati usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 46.4% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 46.4% | 26.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Hooman Honarvarmahalati's chess games
All 75 games by Hooman Honarvarmahalati in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2023 - 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: 21 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Akshath Shivakumar | 1,996 | Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | A22 |
| Mar 2024 | Peter K Tart | 1,903 | Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | A04 |
| Aug 2026 | Antoine De Bailliencourt | 1,866 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Jonathan Rubeck | 1,859 | 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | B01 |
| Apr 2026 | Frederick Fairhurst | 1,858 | 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | D38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-1 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,844 |
| Sussex University Masters Blitz-2 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 1,776 |
| 4th Sussex University Weekend Congress - Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - U1900 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,934 |
| chT3E-BCF 2224 (4NCL) | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,872 |
| 6th 4NCL Easter Congress and Norm 2026 | Saturday Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,721 |
| Peterborough 4NCL Easter U2000 Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,768 |
| 2026 Mind Sports Olympiad London Rapid - Blitz (Sat) | 2026 | 5 | 0 | 1,559 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hooman Honarvarmahalati's chess games?
75 games by Hooman Honarvarmahalati, from Jun 2023 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 Hooman Honarvarmahalati has played.
What does Hooman Honarvarmahalati play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Hooman Honarvarmahalati opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hooman Honarvarmahalati answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (46% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Hooman Honarvarmahalati play as White?
As White, Hooman Honarvarmahalati's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hooman Honarvarmahalati play as Black?
As Black, Hooman Honarvarmahalati most often plays: Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Hooman Honarvarmahalati's FIDE rating?
Hooman Honarvarmahalati is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,817 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Hooman Honarvarmahalati played?
Our database contains 75 games by Hooman Honarvarmahalati, covering Jun 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 16 draws, 38 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hooman Honarvarmahalati?
75 games by Hooman Honarvarmahalati 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.