Prepare against Mohsen Rostami
IRN · World #23,652 classical · FIDE ID 22511415
When preparing against Mohsen Rostami, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 77 games by Mohsen Rostami, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mohsen Rostami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohsen Rostami 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 | 2,029 | 2,125 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,031 | 2,082 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,977 | 2,005 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 22 | 14 | 41 | 28.6% |
| As White | 40 | 12 | 6 | 22 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 8 | 19 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohsen Rostami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohsen Rostami's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 92.5% | 36.5% |
| c4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 36.5% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Rostami usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Rostami usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rostami usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Rostami usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 6 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Mohsen Rostami's chess games
All 77 games by Mohsen Rostami in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 22 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C72 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Hossein Rostami | 2,271 | Istanbul Open 2026 | A10 |
| Jul 2026 | Kerem Arhan Akyuz | 2,206 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | E73 |
| Aug 2026 | Nirvan Bhamidi | 2,198 | Istanbul Open 2026 | C55 |
| Jun 2026 | Madinabonu Khalilova | 2,194 | 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | E68 |
| Dec 2020 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,180 | RBI Open Qualifier 3 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI U16 | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,834 |
| 8th Baskent University Open | 2025 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,059 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 3 | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 2,051 |
| Istanbul Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,272 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 1 | 2020 | 7 | 3 | 2,101 |
| 12th Cesme Open A 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,106 |
| RBI Open Qualifier 2 | 2020 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohsen Rostami's chess games?
77 games by Mohsen Rostami, from Apr 2015 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 Mohsen Rostami has played.
What does Mohsen Rostami play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Mohsen Rostami opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohsen Rostami answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohsen Rostami play as White?
As White, Mohsen Rostami's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohsen Rostami play as Black?
As Black, Mohsen Rostami most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mohsen Rostami's FIDE rating?
Mohsen Rostami is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,031 in rapid and 1,977 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,125 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Mohsen Rostami played?
Our database contains 77 games by Mohsen Rostami, covering Apr 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohsen Rostami?
77 games by Mohsen Rostami 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.