Prepare against Pouria Darini
GM · IRN · World #2,036 classical · FIDE ID 12502200
Our database contains 1,536 games by Pouria Darini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Pouria Darini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pouria Darini 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 | 2,382 | 2,548 | Jul 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,543 | 2,582 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,544 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,536 | 729 | 317 | 490 | 47.5% |
| As White | 768 | 389 | 164 | 215 | 50.7% |
| As Black | 768 | 340 | 153 | 275 | 44.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pouria Darini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pouria Darini's side.
First moves as White (768 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 546 | 71.1% | 63.0% |
| d4 | 131 | 17.1% | 56.5% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 6.9% | 57.5% |
| c4 | 24 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| b3 | 8 | 1.0% | 62.5% |
| a3 | 3 | 0.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 63.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Darini usually continues Nf3 (64.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Darini usually continues Nf3 (61.2% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Darini usually continues d4 (55.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Darini usually continues Bf4 (54.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Darini usually continues Bf4 (53.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Darini usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 286 | 78.8% | 54.9% |
| e5 | 33 | 9.1% | 48.5% |
| c6 | 22 | 6.1% | 61.4% |
| d5 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 1.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 1.4% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (234 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 225 | 96.2% | 56.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 2.6% | 58.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Pouria Darini's chess games
All 1,536 games by Pouria Darini in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 729 wins, 317 draws, 490 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 60 | 29/14/17 | 48.3% |
| D02 | London System | 54 | 26/7/21 | 48.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 51 | 29/13/9 | 56.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 49 | 22/13/14 | 44.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 48 | 26/10/12 | 54.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 47 | 24/10/13 | 51.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 25 | 14/6/5 | 56.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 15/4/4 | 65.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 10/6/7 | 43.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 86 | 38/11/37 | 44.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 86 | 39/14/33 | 45.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 76 | 36/15/25 | 47.4% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 59 | 22/12/25 | 37.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 34 | 11/9/14 | 32.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 14/5/14 | 42.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 29 | 11/10/8 | 37.9% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 25 | 17/3/5 | 68.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,706 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Jun 2018 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,699 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Mar 2021 | Kirill Alekseenko | 2,696 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | D00 |
| Jun 2018 | Daniil Dubov | 2,691 | Titled Tue | B31 |
| Jul 2022 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,683 | Chess.com Rapid Wk23 Swiss | A09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 525 | 313 | 2,445 |
| ch-IRI | 2022 | 127 | 74.5 | 2,466 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2019 | 49 | 31 | 2,416 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 44 | 19 | 2,398 |
| Asia zt 3.1 | 2017 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,508 |
| Wch U18 | 2009 | 22 | 13 | 2,487 |
| Wch Blitz | 2016 | 21 | 10 | 2,459 |
| Baku Open | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,498 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (24 games) · Masoud Mosadeghpour (16 games) · Seyed Khalil Mousavi (14 games) · Arash Tahbaz (12 games) · M. Amin Tabatabaei (12 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (12 games) · Mahdi Gholami Orimi (11 games) · Pouya Idani (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pouria Darini's chess games?
1,536 games by Pouria Darini, from Apr 2003 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 Pouria Darini has played.
What does Pouria Darini play on the first move as White?
Across 768 games with White in our database, Pouria Darini opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pouria Darini answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games), 1...a6 (0% of games).
What openings does Pouria Darini play as White?
As White, Pouria Darini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (60 games, 48.3% win rate); London System (54 games, 48.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (51 games, 56.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 768 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pouria Darini play as Black?
As Black, Pouria Darini most often plays: Sicilian (86 games, 44.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (86 games, 45.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (76 games, 47.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 768 games.
What is Pouria Darini's FIDE rating?
Pouria Darini is currently rated 2,382 in classical chess, 2,543 in rapid and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,548 (Jul 2013).
How many games has Pouria Darini played?
Our database contains 1,536 games by Pouria Darini, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 729 wins, 317 draws, 490 losses (47.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pouria Darini?
1,536 games by Pouria Darini 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.