Prepare against Pouya Idani
GM · IRN · World #121 classical · FIDE ID 12510130
Our database contains 1,805 games by Pouya Idani, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pouya Idani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pouya Idani 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 | 2,615 | 2,647 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,526 | 2,561 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,535 | 2,610 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,805 | 860 | 567 | 378 | 47.6% |
| As White | 915 | 486 | 273 | 156 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 890 | 374 | 294 | 222 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pouya Idani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pouya Idani's side.
First moves as White (915 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 711 | 77.7% | 65.5% |
| d4 | 106 | 11.6% | 75.5% |
| Nf3 | 69 | 7.5% | 82.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 1.4% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 11 | 1.2% | 72.7% |
| f4 | 3 | 0.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 65.5% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Idani usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Idani usually continues Nf3 (62.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Idani usually continues d4 (64.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 75.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Idani usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Idani usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Idani usually continues e4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (419 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 308 | 73.5% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 50 | 11.9% | 56.0% |
| c6 | 32 | 7.6% | 64.1% |
| g6 | 11 | 2.6% | 72.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 2.1% | 61.1% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (315 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 235 | 74.6% | 58.9% |
| d5 | 44 | 14.0% | 44.3% |
| f5 | 19 | 6.0% | 55.3% |
| d6 | 10 | 3.2% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Pouya Idani's chess games
All 1,805 games by Pouya Idani in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 860 wins, 567 draws, 378 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 109 | 56/36/17 | 51.4% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 48 | 30/7/11 | 62.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 40 | 18/16/6 | 45.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 40 | 19/16/5 | 47.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 40 | 17/15/8 | 42.5% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 38 | 8/24/6 | 21.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 30 | 19/7/4 | 63.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 30 | 15/10/5 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 27 | 18/6/3 | 66.7% |
| A30 | English Opening | 27 | 21/4/2 | 77.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 130 | 60/43/27 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 75 | 36/19/20 | 48.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 43 | 18/15/10 | 41.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 41 | 21/11/9 | 51.2% |
| A62 | Catalan | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 34 | 15/7/12 | 44.1% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 32 | 17/10/5 | 53.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 30 | 13/10/7 | 43.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 29 | 11/8/10 | 37.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,763 | Titled Tue Late | B12 |
| May 2024 | Quang Liem Le | 2,731 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Dec 2023 | Teimour Radjabov | 2,723 | Wch Rapid | C52 |
| May 2015 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,712 | Nakhchivan Open | C65 |
| Jul 2021 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,706 | FIDE World Cup | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 421 | 271 | 2,486 |
| ch-IRI | 2021 | 48 | 34 | 2,604 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 41 | 21.5 | 2,539 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 30 | 20.5 | 2,563 |
| Chess24 Banter Blitz Cup | 2020 | 27 | 13 | 2,630 |
| FIDE World Cup | 2025 | 26 | 14.5 | 2,697 |
| Wch Rapid | 2023 | 25 | 13.5 | 2,591 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,219 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jorge Cori (16 games) · Varuzhan Akobian (15 games) · Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (12 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (12 games) · Pouria Darini (11 games) · Murali Karthikeyan (10 games)
Interactive opening tree from all 1,805 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pouya Idani's chess games?
1,805 games by Pouya Idani, from Jan 2007 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 Pouya Idani has played.
What does Pouya Idani play on the first move as White?
Across 915 games with White in our database, Pouya Idani opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pouya Idani answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Pouya Idani play as White?
As White, Pouya Idani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (109 games, 51.4% win rate); French: Advance Variation (48 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (40 games, 45.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 915 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pouya Idani play as Black?
As Black, Pouya Idani most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (130 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (75 games, 48.0% win rate); Indian Defense (43 games, 41.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 890 games.
What is Pouya Idani's FIDE rating?
Pouya Idani is currently rated 2,615 in classical chess, 2,526 in rapid and 2,535 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,647 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Pouya Idani played?
Our database contains 1,805 games by Pouya Idani, covering Jan 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 860 wins, 567 draws, 378 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pouya Idani?
1,805 games by Pouya Idani 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.