Prepare against Pouyan Doostkam
CM · IRN · World #25,074 classical · FIDE ID 12501824
When preparing against Pouyan Doostkam, expect 1.c4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Pouyan Doostkam, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Pouyan Doostkam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pouyan Doostkam 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 | 2,018 | 2,284 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 2,153 | Feb 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 2,155 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 66 | 41 | 94 | 32.8% |
| As White | 100 | 37 | 26 | 37 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 101 | 29 | 15 | 57 | 28.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pouyan Doostkam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pouyan Doostkam's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 82 | 82.0% | 51.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 10.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 7.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 82% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Doostkam usually continues Nc3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Doostkam usually continues Nc3 (36.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Doostkam usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (70% of these games) — Doostkam usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Doostkam usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 58.7% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 9 | 19.6% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 10.9% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 62.9% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 11.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Pouyan Doostkam's chess games
All 201 games by Pouyan Doostkam 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: 66 wins, 41 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 5/6/11 | 22.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2011 | Morteza Mahjoob Zardast | 2,519 | ch-IRI | A13 |
| Jan 2005 | Mohsen Sharbaf | 2,403 | 13th Fajr Open | A21 |
| Jan 2011 | Shojaat Ghane Gardeh | 2,398 | ch-IRI | D13 |
| Oct 2016 | Ashot Nadanian | 2,391 | 1st Yerevan Open | D36 |
| Apr 2005 | Elmir Guseinov | 2,391 | 7th Dubai Open | A28 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 32 | 9 | 2,036 |
| ch-IRI | 2011 | 27 | 11.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-IRI 18th | 2008 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,330 |
| 1st Yerevan Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,272 |
| 7th Penang Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,150 |
| 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| Albena Open B | 2016 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,285 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pouyan Doostkam's chess games?
201 games by Pouyan Doostkam, 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 Pouyan Doostkam has played.
What does Pouyan Doostkam play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Pouyan Doostkam opens with 1.c4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pouyan Doostkam answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Pouyan Doostkam play as White?
As White, Pouyan Doostkam's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (22 games, 22.7% win rate); English Opening (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (13 games, 61.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pouyan Doostkam play as Black?
As Black, Pouyan Doostkam most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Pouyan Doostkam's FIDE rating?
Pouyan Doostkam is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,284 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Pouyan Doostkam played?
Our database contains 201 games by Pouyan Doostkam, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 41 draws, 94 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pouyan Doostkam?
201 games by Pouyan Doostkam 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.