Prepare against Keyvan Farokhi
FM · DEU · World #1,882 classical · FIDE ID 12998630
Our database contains 407 games by Keyvan Farokhi, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Keyvan Farokhi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Keyvan Farokhi 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 | 2,389 | 2,389 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,193 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,362 | 2,365 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 407 | 145 | 146 | 116 | 35.6% |
| As White | 204 | 90 | 74 | 40 | 44.1% |
| As Black | 203 | 55 | 72 | 76 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Keyvan Farokhi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Keyvan Farokhi's side.
First moves as White (204 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 116 | 56.9% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 54 | 26.5% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 18 | 8.8% | 72.2% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 7.8% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Nf3 (65.6% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (72% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues c4 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (2% of these games) — Farokhi usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (102 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 36.3% | 40.5% |
| c5 | 31 | 30.4% | 46.8% |
| c6 | 28 | 27.5% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 70.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 29.8% | 44.1% |
Keyvan Farokhi's chess games
All 407 games by Keyvan Farokhi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2015 - 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: 145 wins, 146 draws, 116 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/6/7 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 6 | 1/5/0 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | Catalan | 14 | 2/3/9 | 14.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Sipke Ernst | 2,538 | 2nd Kiel Doppelbauer GM | D85 |
| Aug 2024 | Jan Klimkowski | 2,508 | ch-EU U18 | C54 |
| Feb 2026 | T1 Koch | 2,406 | 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | A61 |
| Oct 2021 | Jari Reuker | 2,404 | chT-GER Lands U20 | C78 |
| Oct 2021 | Jonas Roseneck | 2,403 | chT-GER Lands U20 | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER Lands U20 | 2023 | 34 | 20 | 2,106 |
| ch-GER U12 | 2018 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,719 |
| ch-GER U10 | 2016 | 22 | 12.5 | 1,369 |
| ch-GER U18 | 2024 | 18 | 11 | 2,309 |
| ch-GER U16 | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,206 |
| ch-GER U14 | 2020 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,913 |
| 51st Rilton Cup | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,329 |
| Fredericia IM | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,485 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Keyvan Farokhi's chess games?
407 games by Keyvan Farokhi, from Sep 2015 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 Keyvan Farokhi has played.
What does Keyvan Farokhi play on the first move as White?
Across 204 games with White in our database, Keyvan Farokhi opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Keyvan Farokhi answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games).
What openings does Keyvan Farokhi play as White?
As White, Keyvan Farokhi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Catalan (12 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 204 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Keyvan Farokhi play as Black?
As Black, Keyvan Farokhi most often plays: Catalan (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 203 games.
What is Keyvan Farokhi's FIDE rating?
Keyvan Farokhi is currently rated 2,389 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,362 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,389 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Keyvan Farokhi played?
Our database contains 407 games by Keyvan Farokhi, covering Sep 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 145 wins, 146 draws, 116 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Keyvan Farokhi?
407 games by Keyvan Farokhi 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.