Prepare against Mohammad Hossein Darvishi
FM · IRN · World #3,523 classical · FIDE ID 32712405
When preparing against Mohammad Hossein Darvishi, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 41.7% over 48 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Mohammad Hossein Darvishi, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Hossein Darvishi 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 | 2,319 | 2,319 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,200 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,278 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 182 | 43 | 157 | 47.6% |
| As White | 191 | 90 | 18 | 83 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 191 | 92 | 25 | 74 | 48.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's side.
First moves as White (187 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 154 | 82.4% | 51.6% |
| b3 | 15 | 8.0% | 53.3% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 5.9% | 68.2% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues Nf3 (69.6% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.b3 — 8% of White games, 53.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues Bb2 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Darvishi usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 72.7% | 60.4% |
| b6 | 7 | 7.1% | 14.3% |
| e5 | 6 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 4 | 4.0% | 25.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 3.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 83.3% | 54.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's chess games
All 382 games by Mohammad Hossein Darvishi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 182 wins, 43 draws, 157 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 48 | 20/11/17 | 41.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chithambaram VR. Aravindh | 2,677 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | C44 |
| Jul 2026 | Frederik Svane | 2,657 | 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | C24 |
| Dec 2025 | David Navara | 2,642 | Titled Tue | B11 |
| Dec 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,631 | Titled Tue | C47 |
| Jul 2026 | Denis Lazavik | 2,621 | 1st 3-0 Thu 30th Jul 2026 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 115 | 63 | 2,391 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 30 | 15 | 2,384 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 29 | 13.5 | 2,219 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,468 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,607 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,403 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,205 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's chess games?
382 games by Mohammad Hossein Darvishi, from Jun 2018 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 Mohammad Hossein Darvishi has played.
What does Mohammad Hossein Darvishi play on the first move as White?
Across 187 games with White in our database, Mohammad Hossein Darvishi opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.b3 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Hossein Darvishi answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Hossein Darvishi play as White?
As White, Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 191 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Hossein Darvishi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Hossein Darvishi most often plays: Sicilian (48 games, 41.7% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 63.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 191 games.
What is Mohammad Hossein Darvishi's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Hossein Darvishi is currently rated 2,319 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mohammad Hossein Darvishi played?
Our database contains 382 games by Mohammad Hossein Darvishi, covering Jun 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 182 wins, 43 draws, 157 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Hossein Darvishi?
382 games by Mohammad Hossein Darvishi 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.