Prepare against Hossein Ganjali
IRN · World #12,451 classical · FIDE ID 12537063
When preparing against Hossein Ganjali, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (75%).
Our database contains 48 games by Hossein Ganjali, covering Nov 2010 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Hossein Ganjali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hossein Ganjali 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 | 2,137 | 2,222 | Aug 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,128 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,163 | 2,261 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hossein Ganjali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hossein Ganjali's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 52.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Ganjali usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Ganjali usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Ganjali usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ganjali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 66.7% | 20.8% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Hossein Ganjali's chess games
All 48 games by Hossein Ganjali in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - Nov 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: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E41 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Mohammadamin Molaei | 2,163 | ch-Asian Schools U17 12th Blitz | E04 |
| Jul 2016 | Amir Hossein Kashefi | 2,122 | ch-Asian Schools U17 12th Blitz | A47 |
| Jul 2017 | Behrang Kaboodi | 2,062 | Asia zt 3.1 | A41 |
| Nov 2011 | Carlos Avila | 1,991 | Wch U10 | C02 |
| Jul 2017 | Pouya Mohammadi | 1,988 | Asia zt 3.1 | E69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 11 | 5 | 1,656 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| ch-Asian Schools U17 12th Blitz | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 2,069 |
| ch-Tehran Universities | 2020 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,880 |
| 12th Asian Schools U17 | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,059 |
| Wch U10 | 2011 | 4 | 2 | 1,899 |
| ch-Asian Schools U17 12th Rapid | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-IRI 18th | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hossein Ganjali's chess games?
48 games by Hossein Ganjali, from Nov 2010 to Nov 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 Hossein Ganjali has played.
What does Hossein Ganjali play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Hossein Ganjali opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hossein Ganjali answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Hossein Ganjali play as White?
As White, Hossein Ganjali's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hossein Ganjali play as Black?
As Black, Hossein Ganjali most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Hossein Ganjali's FIDE rating?
Hossein Ganjali is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,163 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Hossein Ganjali played?
Our database contains 48 games by Hossein Ganjali, covering Nov 2010 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 11 draws, 23 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hossein Ganjali?
48 games by Hossein Ganjali 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.