Prepare against Mohsen Sharbaf
IM · IRN · World #11,955 classical · FIDE ID 12501808
Our database contains 298 games by Mohsen Sharbaf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohsen Sharbaf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohsen Sharbaf 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 | 2,142 | 2,437 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,425 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,066 | 2,367 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 125 | 72 | 101 | 41.9% |
| As White | 149 | 74 | 39 | 36 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 149 | 51 | 33 | 65 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohsen Sharbaf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohsen Sharbaf's side.
First moves as White (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 40.3% | 51.7% |
| d4 | 40 | 26.8% | 82.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 14.8% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 17 | 11.4% | 52.9% |
| Nc3 | 7 | 4.7% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues Nc3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 82.5% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues Nc3 (86.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Sharbaf usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 47 | 73.4% | 43.6% |
| c6 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 60.0% | 37.9% |
| g6 | 8 | 14.5% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.1% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 5.5% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Mohsen Sharbaf's chess games
All 298 games by Mohsen Sharbaf in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 125 wins, 72 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 8/4/10 | 36.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 11/4/0 | 73.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Arman Pashikian | 2,617 | 2nd Al Ain Open | C47 |
| Apr 2010 | Tigran L. Petrosian | 2,612 | 12th Dubai Open | B18 |
| Aug 2010 | Bassem Amin | 2,568 | 20th Abu Dhabi Open | C77 |
| Jan 2011 | Asghar Golizadeh | 2,504 | ch-IRI | B48 |
| Mar 2012 | Levon Babujian | 2,474 | Rasht Khazar Open 10th | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 39 | 17.5 | 2,168 |
| ch-IRI | 2011 | 16 | 8 | 2,328 |
| Tehran 03 | 2013 | 15 | 14 | 2,330 |
| ch-IRI 18th | 2008 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,470 |
| 2nd Kish | 2005 | 11 | 3 | 2,283 |
| chT-Asia fin 14th | 2005 | 10 | 4 | 2,433 |
| 18th Fajr Open | 2010 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,343 |
| 2nd Urumia Open | 2008 | 10 | 8 | 2,479 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohsen Sharbaf's chess games?
298 games by Mohsen Sharbaf, from Apr 2003 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 Mohsen Sharbaf has played.
What does Mohsen Sharbaf play on the first move as White?
Across 149 games with White in our database, Mohsen Sharbaf opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohsen Sharbaf answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Mohsen Sharbaf play as White?
As White, Mohsen Sharbaf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (22 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 73.3% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 149 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohsen Sharbaf play as Black?
As Black, Mohsen Sharbaf most often plays: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 149 games.
What is Mohsen Sharbaf's FIDE rating?
Mohsen Sharbaf is currently rated 2,142 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,066 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,437 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Mohsen Sharbaf played?
Our database contains 298 games by Mohsen Sharbaf, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 125 wins, 72 draws, 101 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohsen Sharbaf?
298 games by Mohsen Sharbaf 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.