Prepare against Kambiz Sekandar
NLD · World #5,806 classical · FIDE ID 11700939
Our database contains 191 games by Kambiz Sekandar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kambiz Sekandar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kambiz Sekandar 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 | 2,252 | 2,256 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,225 | 2,282 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 66 | 35 | 90 | 34.6% |
| As White | 98 | 33 | 21 | 44 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 93 | 33 | 14 | 46 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kambiz Sekandar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kambiz Sekandar's side.
First moves as White (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 96 | 98.0% | 44.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Sekandar usually continues c3 (44.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Sekandar usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sekandar usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Sekandar usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Sekandar usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 32 | 57.1% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 21 | 37.5% | 54.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 34.2% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Kambiz Sekandar's chess games
All 191 games by Kambiz Sekandar in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Jul 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: 66 wins, 35 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 47 | 14/14/19 | 29.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,517 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | C54 |
| May 2022 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,483 | chT-NED 2122 | C02 |
| Aug 2016 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,424 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | B19 |
| Feb 2022 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,395 | chT-NED 2122 | B22 |
| Oct 2011 | Menno Okkes | 2,386 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 1,375 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2010 | 18 | 9 | 2,011 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,068 |
| chT-NED 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,368 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,891 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,432 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,284 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2010 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,962 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kambiz Sekandar's chess games?
191 games by Kambiz Sekandar, from Jul 2009 to Jul 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 Kambiz Sekandar has played.
What does Kambiz Sekandar play on the first move as White?
Across 98 games with White in our database, Kambiz Sekandar opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kambiz Sekandar answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Kambiz Sekandar play as White?
As White, Kambiz Sekandar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (47 games, 29.8% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kambiz Sekandar play as Black?
As Black, Kambiz Sekandar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 93 games.
What is Kambiz Sekandar's FIDE rating?
Kambiz Sekandar is currently rated 2,252 in classical chess and 2,225 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,256 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kambiz Sekandar played?
Our database contains 191 games by Kambiz Sekandar, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 35 draws, 90 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kambiz Sekandar?
191 games by Kambiz Sekandar 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.