Prepare against Omid Noroozi
IM · IRN · World #5,808 classical · FIDE ID 12501190
When preparing against Omid Noroozi, expect 1.c4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Slav Setup as White, 25.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 529 games by Omid Noroozi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Omid Noroozi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Omid Noroozi 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 | 2,233 | 2,410 | Apr 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,230 | 2,401 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,215 | 2,394 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 529 | 214 | 98 | 217 | 40.5% |
| As White | 261 | 112 | 51 | 98 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 268 | 102 | 47 | 119 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Omid Noroozi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Omid Noroozi's side.
First moves as White (261 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 185 | 70.9% | 54.6% |
| e4 | 55 | 21.1% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 5.4% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 2.7% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 71% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues Nc3 (63.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues Nc3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues Nc3 (45.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues Nf3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Noroozi usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 126 | 94.0% | 46.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 50 | 52.1% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 38 | 39.6% | 44.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
Omid Noroozi's chess games
All 529 games by Omid Noroozi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 214 wins, 98 draws, 217 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 46 | 24/6/16 | 52.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 9/3/18 | 30.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 28 | 13/7/8 | 46.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 20 | 5/7/8 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 14 | 11/0/3 | 78.6% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 55 | 20/10/25 | 36.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 30 | 13/4/13 | 43.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | E21 |
| May 2025 | Anton Demchenko | 2,619 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| May 2015 | Gadir Guseinov | 2,614 | Nakhchivan Open | B90 |
| May 2011 | Yifan Hou | 2,612 | ch-Asia | A35 |
| Feb 2019 | Karen H. Grigoryan | 2,590 | Fajr Open 27th | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 109 | 54.5 | 2,219 |
| ch-IRI | 2018 | 76 | 37 | 2,326 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2017 | 23 | 11.5 | 2,371 |
| Nakhchivan Open | 2016 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,388 |
| World ol U16 | 2003 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| 1st Tehran Alborz Open | 2014 | 11 | 9.5 | 2,537 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| Wch U10 | 1998 | 11 | 6 | 2,153 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Omid Noroozi's chess games?
529 games by Omid Noroozi, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Omid Noroozi has played.
What does Omid Noroozi play on the first move as White?
Across 261 games with White in our database, Omid Noroozi opens with 1.c4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Omid Noroozi answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games).
What openings does Omid Noroozi play as White?
As White, Omid Noroozi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (46 games, 52.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (30 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 261 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Omid Noroozi play as Black?
As Black, Omid Noroozi most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (55 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Slav Defense (27 games, 40.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 268 games.
What is Omid Noroozi's FIDE rating?
Omid Noroozi is currently rated 2,233 in classical chess, 2,230 in rapid and 2,215 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,410 (Apr 2013).
How many games has Omid Noroozi played?
Our database contains 529 games by Omid Noroozi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 214 wins, 98 draws, 217 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Omid Noroozi?
529 games by Omid Noroozi 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.