Prepare against Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand
WCM · IRN · World #7,981 classical · FIDE ID 36767522
Our database contains 207 games by Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand 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 | 2,206 | 2,206 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,156 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,891 | 1,903 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 207 | 80 | 28 | 99 | 38.6% |
| As White | 105 | 46 | 13 | 46 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 102 | 34 | 15 | 53 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 53.3% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 40 | 38.1% | 48.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| c3 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues c4 (40.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 48.8% score
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues Nc3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Khalafvand usually continues Nc3 (35.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 55 | 98.2% | 37.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 96.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's chess games
All 207 games by Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - 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: 80 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | D Naroditsky | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | A22 |
| May 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Jul 2025 | M Dann | 2,434 | Titled Tue Early | A54 |
| Dec 2024 | Vasiliy Korchmar | 2,429 | Titled Tue Early | A16 |
| Jul 2025 | Jens E Ingebretsen | 2,415 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 160 | 70.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-IRI w | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,027 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,435 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,141 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,243 |
| ch-Asian Academies Hybrid Chess | 2021 | 4 | 1 | 1,444 |
| Kermanshah Taq e Bostan 3rd | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's chess games?
207 games by Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand, from Dec 2021 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 Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand has played.
What does Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand answers 1...c6 (98% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand play as White?
As White, Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand play as Black?
As Black, Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 102 games.
What is Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand's FIDE rating?
Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 1,891 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,206 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand played?
Our database contains 207 games by Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand, covering Dec 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 28 draws, 99 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand?
207 games by Dorsa Sadat Khalafvand 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.