Prepare against Niusha Afshar
WCM · IRN · World #37,419 classical · FIDE ID 12509892
Our database contains 196 games by Niusha Afshar, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niusha Afshar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niusha Afshar 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 | 1,947 | 2,006 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,927 | 1,946 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,894 | 1,994 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 196 | 67 | 58 | 71 | 34.2% |
| As White | 98 | 37 | 31 | 30 | 37.8% |
| As Black | 98 | 30 | 27 | 41 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niusha Afshar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niusha Afshar's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 84 | 87.5% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 11.5% | 27.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Afshar usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Afshar usually continues Nf3 (69.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Afshar usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Afshar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Afshar usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Afshar usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 82.1% | 41.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 75.8% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 24.2% | 31.3% |
Niusha Afshar's chess games
All 196 games by Niusha Afshar in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 67 wins, 58 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 4/12/8 | 16.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Dusan Colovic | 2,266 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | A45 |
| Jan 2021 | M Mahalakshmi | 2,253 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | D00 |
| Aug 2025 | B Itkis | 2,250 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B06 |
| Jan 2021 | Miaoyi Lu | 2,244 | 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | E09 |
| Aug 2025 | Pavel Boikov | 2,200 | Abu Dhabi Masters Online | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI w | 2016 | 31 | 13.5 | 1,903 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,197 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2010 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,032 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2007 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,924 |
| 15th Arak Open w | 2012 | 11 | 8 | 1,896 |
| Abu Dhabi Masters Online | 2025 | 10 | 3 | 2,042 |
| Budapest FS03 FM | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,993 |
| 18th Qazvin Open w | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niusha Afshar's chess games?
196 games by Niusha Afshar, from Jan 2008 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 Niusha Afshar has played.
What does Niusha Afshar play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Niusha Afshar opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niusha Afshar answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games).
What openings does Niusha Afshar play as White?
As White, Niusha Afshar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 98 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niusha Afshar play as Black?
As Black, Niusha Afshar most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 98 games.
What is Niusha Afshar's FIDE rating?
Niusha Afshar is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,927 in rapid and 1,894 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,006 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Niusha Afshar played?
Our database contains 196 games by Niusha Afshar, covering Jan 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 58 draws, 71 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niusha Afshar?
196 games by Niusha Afshar 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.