Prepare against Nima Fendereski
FM · IRN · World #2,552 classical · FIDE ID 12533807
When preparing against Nima Fendereski, expect 1.e4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Nima Fendereski, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nima Fendereski's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nima Fendereski 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 | 2,357 | 2,363 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,289 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,335 | 2,335 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 46 | 39 | 52 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 73 | 22 | 18 | 33 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nima Fendereski's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nima Fendereski's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 51 | 79.7% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 7 | 10.9% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues Nf3 (48.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Fendereski usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 59.4% | 52.6% |
| e5 | 11 | 34.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 96.6% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Nima Fendereski's chess games
All 137 games by Nima Fendereski in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 46 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 15 | 4/6/5 | 26.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Alexander Zubarev | 2,553 | 6th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | E06 |
| Aug 2016 | Sergey Grishchenko | 2,462 | 13th Avicenna Open | B16 |
| Aug 2016 | Muhammad Khusenkhojaev | 2,436 | 13th Avicenna Open | C11 |
| Aug 2016 | Davit G. Petrosian | 2,399 | 13th Avicenna Open | C16 |
| Oct 2015 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,314 | Baku Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baku Open | 2016 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,254 |
| Wch U12 | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,903 |
| Wch U08 | 2009 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-Asian Schools U15 12th Blitz | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| 6th ch-World School U09 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,890 |
| ch-Asian Schools 12th U15 | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,203 |
| 23rd Abu Dhabi Open | 2015 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
| chT-IRI 14th | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nima Fendereski's chess games?
137 games by Nima Fendereski, from Sep 2010 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 Nima Fendereski has played.
What does Nima Fendereski play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nima Fendereski opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nima Fendereski answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Nima Fendereski play as White?
As White, Nima Fendereski's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nima Fendereski play as Black?
As Black, Nima Fendereski most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Nima Fendereski's FIDE rating?
Nima Fendereski is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,335 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Nima Fendereski played?
Our database contains 137 games by Nima Fendereski, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 39 draws, 52 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nima Fendereski?
137 games by Nima Fendereski 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.