Prepare against Hossein Rostami
IRN · World #5,083 classical · FIDE ID 12529974
Our database contains 106 games by Hossein Rostami, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Hossein Rostami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hossein Rostami 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 | 2,271 | 2,303 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,132 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,132 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 49 | 17 | 40 | 46.2% |
| As White | 55 | 25 | 11 | 19 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 24 | 6 | 21 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hossein Rostami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hossein Rostami's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 100.0% | 55.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Rostami usually continues Nc3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Rostami usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rostami usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 59.3% | 65.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Hossein Rostami's chess games
All 106 games by Hossein Rostami in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 49 wins, 17 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 17 | 7/4/6 | 41.2% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A55 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Gholami,A | 2,462 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | B40 |
| Dec 2020 | Bala Chandra Prasad Dhulipalla | 2,441 | RBI Open Qualifier 1 | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Daghli,Arash | 2,429 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | B30 |
| Aug 2022 | Nodar Lortkipanidze | 2,414 | Istanbul Open | B06 |
| Sep 2025 | Amir hossein Doroodgar | 2,403 | 58th Iranian Men 1404 | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,797 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 1 | 2020 | 9 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,452 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,376 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,355 |
| 58th Iranian Men 1404 | 2025 | 8 | 5 | 2,342 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| 7th Malatya Golden Apricot Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hossein Rostami's chess games?
106 games by Hossein Rostami, from Oct 2015 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 Hossein Rostami has played.
What does Hossein Rostami play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Hossein Rostami opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hossein Rostami answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (41% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hossein Rostami play as White?
As White, Hossein Rostami's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hossein Rostami play as Black?
As Black, Hossein Rostami most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Hossein Rostami's FIDE rating?
Hossein Rostami is currently rated 2,271 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Hossein Rostami played?
Our database contains 106 games by Hossein Rostami, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 17 draws, 40 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hossein Rostami?
106 games by Hossein Rostami 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.