Prepare against Morteza Darban
IM · IRN · World #5,795 classical · FIDE ID 12501816
When preparing against Morteza Darban, expect 1.Nf3 in 26% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (33%).
Our database contains 37 games by Morteza Darban, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Morteza Darban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morteza Darban 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 | 2,253 | 2,427 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,323 | 2,394 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,308 | 2,325 | Mar 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 13 | 19 | 5 | 35.1% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morteza Darban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morteza Darban's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 5 | 26.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Darban usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Darban usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Darban usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …b5 (20% of these games) — Darban usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Morteza Darban's chess games
All 37 games by Morteza Darban in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 13 wins, 19 draws, 5 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Handszar Odeev | 2,246 | 20th Kesan Open | B94 |
| Aug 2026 | Tunahan Makaraci | 2,243 | TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | B30 |
| Jul 2025 | Ismayil Gurbanov | 2,202 | 10th Cubuk Open | B28 |
| Aug 2025 | Onur Cinar Engin | 2,198 | Kapadokya Int. Open | B28 |
| Jul 2025 | Shahriyar Rahmanov | 2,194 | 10th Cubuk Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Cubuk Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,386 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 2,278 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 20th Kesan Open | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,303 |
| TCh-TUR 2nd League 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,360 |
| 1st Betav Open 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,345 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morteza Darban's chess games?
37 games by Morteza Darban, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Morteza Darban has played.
What does Morteza Darban play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Morteza Darban opens with 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morteza Darban answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Morteza Darban play as White?
As White, Morteza Darban's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morteza Darban play as Black?
As Black, Morteza Darban most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Morteza Darban's FIDE rating?
Morteza Darban is currently rated 2,253 in classical chess, 2,323 in rapid and 2,308 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,427 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Morteza Darban played?
Our database contains 37 games by Morteza Darban, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 19 draws, 5 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morteza Darban?
37 games by Morteza Darban 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.