Prepare against Mohammadhossein Shamsi
CM · IRN · World #6,885 classical · FIDE ID 12507326
When preparing against Mohammadhossein Shamsi, expect 1.Nf3 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 20.8% over 24 games.
Our database contains 420 games by Mohammadhossein Shamsi, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammadhossein Shamsi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammadhossein Shamsi 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 | 2,227 | 2,267 | Sep 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,173 | 2,217 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,217 | 2,230 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 420 | 177 | 26 | 217 | 42.1% |
| As White | 209 | 105 | 10 | 94 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 212 | 72 | 17 | 123 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammadhossein Shamsi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammadhossein Shamsi's side.
First moves as White (209 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 153 | 73.2% | 51.3% |
| e4 | 50 | 23.9% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 73% of White games, 51.3% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues g3 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues g3 (58.6% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Shamsi usually continues d4 (81.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 73 | 68.9% | 39.7% |
| c5 | 30 | 28.3% | 45.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 37 | 60.7% | 29.7% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 39.3% | 50.0% |
Mohammadhossein Shamsi's chess games
All 420 games by Mohammadhossein Shamsi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 177 wins, 26 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 82 | 43/3/36 | 52.4% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 21 | 12/0/9 | 57.1% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 11 | 3/0/8 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D44 | Slav Defense | 24 | 5/1/18 | 20.8% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 17 | 8/1/8 | 47.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 4/0/8 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 10 | 3/0/7 | 30.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2020 | Pier Luigi Basso | 2,596 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Sep 2024 | Marcin Krzyzanowski | 2,509 | Titled Tue Late | D74 |
| Oct 2020 | Ermes Espinosa Veloz | 2,485 | Titled Tue | B94 |
| May 2024 | Rodrigo Rafael Vasquez Schroder | 2,478 | Titled Tue Late | E20 |
| Oct 2020 | Nikita Matinian | 2,470 | Titled Tue | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 339 | 151 | 2,176 |
| ch-Asia U16 | 2004 | 13 | 4 | 1,990 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 12 | 4 | 2,127 |
| Arak | 2013 | 11 | 10.5 | 2,270 |
| ch-IRI | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Wch U18 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 15th Arak Open | 2016 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,130 |
| 16th Fajr Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,446 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammadhossein Shamsi's chess games?
420 games by Mohammadhossein Shamsi, from Apr 2006 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 Mohammadhossein Shamsi has played.
What does Mohammadhossein Shamsi play on the first move as White?
Across 209 games with White in our database, Mohammadhossein Shamsi opens with 1.Nf3 (73% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammadhossein Shamsi answers 1...c6 (69% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Mohammadhossein Shamsi play as White?
As White, Mohammadhossein Shamsi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (82 games, 52.4% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 209 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammadhossein Shamsi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammadhossein Shamsi most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 212 games.
What is Mohammadhossein Shamsi's FIDE rating?
Mohammadhossein Shamsi is currently rated 2,227 in classical chess, 2,173 in rapid and 2,217 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Sep 2013).
How many games has Mohammadhossein Shamsi played?
Our database contains 420 games by Mohammadhossein Shamsi, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 177 wins, 26 draws, 217 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammadhossein Shamsi?
420 games by Mohammadhossein Shamsi 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.