Prepare against Matin Ghaffarifar
FM · IRN · World #4,344 classical · FIDE ID 12580554
When preparing against Matin Ghaffarifar, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%).
Our database contains 136 games by Matin Ghaffarifar, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Matin Ghaffarifar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Matin Ghaffarifar 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 | 2,293 | 2,309 | May 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,060 | 2,069 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,999 | 2,052 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 30 | 26 | 80 | 22.1% |
| As White | 66 | 20 | 9 | 37 | 30.3% |
| As Black | 70 | 10 | 17 | 43 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Matin Ghaffarifar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Matin Ghaffarifar's side.
First moves as White (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 65.2% | 38.4% |
| Nf3 | 16 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 7.6% | 60.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 38.4% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (38.3% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Ghaffarifar usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 15.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 97.0% | 18.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Matin Ghaffarifar's chess games
All 136 games by Matin Ghaffarifar in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Sep 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 1/4/8 | 7.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Pavel Cech | 2,378 | 5th Sardaran Open | A55 |
| Jan 2026 | Dawid Czerw | 2,362 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Maksim Schekachikhin | 2,354 | Titled Tue | A48 |
| Sep 2015 | Mohsen Sharbaf | 2,354 | 12th Avicenna Open | E61 |
| Nov 2025 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,338 | Titled Tue | E77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 81 | 19.5 | 1,985 |
| 2nd Baku NCC | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,438 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,327 |
| 5th Sardaran Open | 2016 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,307 |
| 12th Avicenna Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,255 |
| Rasht Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,291 |
| 6th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Matin Ghaffarifar's chess games?
136 games by Matin Ghaffarifar, from May 2013 to Sep 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 Matin Ghaffarifar has played.
What does Matin Ghaffarifar play on the first move as White?
Across 66 games with White in our database, Matin Ghaffarifar opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Matin Ghaffarifar answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Matin Ghaffarifar play as White?
As White, Matin Ghaffarifar's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 66 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Matin Ghaffarifar play as Black?
As Black, Matin Ghaffarifar most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Matin Ghaffarifar's FIDE rating?
Matin Ghaffarifar is currently rated 2,293 in classical chess, 2,060 in rapid and 1,999 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (May 2024).
How many games has Matin Ghaffarifar played?
Our database contains 136 games by Matin Ghaffarifar, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 80 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Matin Ghaffarifar?
136 games by Matin Ghaffarifar 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.