Prepare against Morteza Ziabari
DEU · World #63,397 classical · FIDE ID 4655052
When preparing against Morteza Ziabari, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (98%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 35.5% over 31 games.
Our database contains 442 games by Morteza Ziabari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Morteza Ziabari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Morteza Ziabari 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 | 1,844 | 2,042 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,862 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,874 | Aug 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 442 | 202 | 87 | 153 | 45.7% |
| As White | 225 | 111 | 43 | 71 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 217 | 91 | 44 | 82 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Morteza Ziabari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Morteza Ziabari's side.
First moves as White (225 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 225 | 100.0% | 58.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ziabari usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Ziabari usually continues f4 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ziabari usually continues d4 (64.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 64 | 57.1% | 52.3% |
| b6 | 27 | 24.1% | 59.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 16.1% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 65 | 98.5% | 56.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Morteza Ziabari's chess games
All 442 games by Morteza Ziabari 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: 202 wins, 87 draws, 153 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 31 | 17/6/8 | 54.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 31 | 11/7/13 | 35.5% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 31 | 20/3/8 | 64.5% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 24 | 16/4/4 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/4/1 | 61.5% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 62 | 28/9/25 | 45.2% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 21 | 11/4/6 | 52.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Jaroslav Cejp | 2,217 | Liberec Open | B00 |
| Jan 2000 | Miroslav Orsag | 2,205 | Schneider Bohemia Open A | B34 |
| Jan 2002 | Oliver Kniest | 2,192 | 14th ch-Leverkusen Open | C02 |
| Mar 2010 | Frank Lommen | 2,156 | ch-Leverkusen Open | B23 |
| Jul 2000 | Markus Westphal | 2,143 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troisdorf Open | 2014 | 105 | 60 | 1,809 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open B | 2015 | 58 | 37 | 1,757 |
| ch-Leverkusen Open | 2010 | 32 | 16.5 | 1,833 |
| ch-Bergisch Gladbach | 2009 | 20 | 10 | 1,713 |
| Dortmund Open B | 2009 | 17 | 12.5 | 1,904 |
| Leverkusen Open | 2004 | 15 | 9 | 2,020 |
| Unna Open | 2016 | 9 | 1 | 1,778 |
| 20th Panevezys Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Morteza Ziabari's chess games?
442 games by Morteza Ziabari, 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 Morteza Ziabari has played.
What does Morteza Ziabari play on the first move as White?
Across 225 games with White in our database, Morteza Ziabari opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Morteza Ziabari answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...b6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games).
What openings does Morteza Ziabari play as White?
As White, Morteza Ziabari's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (31 games, 54.8% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (31 games, 35.5% win rate); King's Gambit (31 games, 64.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 225 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Morteza Ziabari play as Black?
As Black, Morteza Ziabari most often plays: Pirc Defense (62 games, 45.2% win rate); Owen Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 217 games.
What is Morteza Ziabari's FIDE rating?
Morteza Ziabari is currently rated 1,844 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Morteza Ziabari played?
Our database contains 442 games by Morteza Ziabari, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 202 wins, 87 draws, 153 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Morteza Ziabari?
442 games by Morteza Ziabari 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.