Prepare against Meysam Khatibi
IRN · World #12,945 classical · FIDE ID 12525090
Our database contains 85 games by Meysam Khatibi, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Meysam Khatibi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Meysam Khatibi 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 | 2,129 | 2,276 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,196 | 2,279 | Oct 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 2,202 | Oct 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 28 | 23 | 34 | 32.9% |
| As White | 45 | 19 | 9 | 17 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 14 | 17 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 95.6% | 51.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.2% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Khatibi usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Khatibi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Khatibi usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Khatibi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khatibi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 20 | 100.0% | 42.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Meysam Khatibi's chess games
All 85 games by Meysam Khatibi in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Aryan Gholami | 2,549 | chT-IRI 18th | B22 |
| Nov 2016 | Masoud Mosadeghpour | 2,474 | ch-IRI sf | C00 |
| Feb 2015 | Urfan Sevdimaliyev | 2,459 | 23rd Fajr Open | E15 |
| Dec 2015 | Shahin Lorparizangeneh | 2,454 | ch-IRI sf | C60 |
| Jan 2015 | Morteza Darban Vaighani | 2,345 | ch-IRI | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI sf | 2018 | 13 | 5 | 2,326 |
| ch-IRI | 2015 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,345 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,216 |
| 15th Arak Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,125 |
| 17th Hamedan Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,073 |
| chT-IRI Cities | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,284 |
| chT-IRI 16th | 2018 | 5 | 0 | 2,038 |
| 5th Sardaran Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,048 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Meysam Khatibi's chess games?
85 games by Meysam Khatibi, from May 2010 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 Meysam Khatibi has played.
What does Meysam Khatibi play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Meysam Khatibi opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Meysam Khatibi answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Meysam Khatibi play as White?
As White, Meysam Khatibi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Meysam Khatibi play as Black?
As Black, Meysam Khatibi most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Meysam Khatibi's FIDE rating?
Meysam Khatibi is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess, 2,196 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Meysam Khatibi played?
Our database contains 85 games by Meysam Khatibi, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 23 draws, 34 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Meysam Khatibi?
85 games by Meysam Khatibi 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.