Prepare against Mehrshad Sharif
IM · France · World #3,022 classical · FIDE ID 600121
Our database contains 186 games by Mehrshad Sharif, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mehrshad Sharif's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehrshad Sharif 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 | 2,337 | 2,473 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,308 | 2,462 | Jan 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,339 | 2,463 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 186 | 62 | 78 | 46 | 33.3% |
| As White | 88 | 35 | 37 | 16 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 27 | 41 | 30 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehrshad Sharif's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehrshad Sharif's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 55 | 62.5% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 31 | 35.2% | 64.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| a4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Sharif usually continues g3 (60.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Sharif usually continues g3 (57.5% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Sharif usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 35% of White games, 64.5% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Sharif usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Sharif usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Sharif usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 31 | 75.6% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 9.8% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 39.5% | 56.7% |
| e6 | 13 | 34.2% | 26.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 18.4% | 28.6% |
| b6 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Mehrshad Sharif's chess games
All 186 games by Mehrshad Sharif in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 62 wins, 78 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B39 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Mahel Boyer | 2,501 | FRA Cup | A07 |
| Dec 2008 | Amanmurad Kakageldyev | 2,449 | 1st Asia Clubs | E32 |
| Jan 2004 | Nicolas Eliet | 2,413 | chT-FRA Gp-A | E14 |
| Jun 2026 | Bailet,P | 2,405 | TCh-FRA Top 16 Basse 2026 | D78 |
| Apr 2005 | Roland Weill | 2,384 | chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 27 | 17 | 2,348 |
| FRA-chT Top 12 | 2017 | 14 | 6 | 2,342 |
| chT-FRA Top 16 GpB | 2006 | 12 | 6 | 2,405 |
| Sharjah Open Rapid | 2016 | 12 | 7 | 2,192 |
| chT-FRA Poule Haute | 2006 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,347 |
| 22nd Wch Seniors | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 2,365 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| chT-EUR Seniors 65 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,223 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehrshad Sharif's chess games?
186 games by Mehrshad Sharif, from Apr 2003 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 Mehrshad Sharif has played.
What does Mehrshad Sharif play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Mehrshad Sharif opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehrshad Sharif answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (39% of games), 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...Nf6 (18% of games).
What openings does Mehrshad Sharif play as White?
As White, Mehrshad Sharif's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (23 games, 21.7% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehrshad Sharif play as Black?
As Black, Mehrshad Sharif most often plays: French: Classical Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Mehrshad Sharif's FIDE rating?
Mehrshad Sharif is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess, 2,308 in rapid and 2,339 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,473 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mehrshad Sharif played?
Our database contains 186 games by Mehrshad Sharif, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 78 draws, 46 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehrshad Sharif?
186 games by Mehrshad Sharif 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.