Prepare against Rahim Deljou
IRN · World #40,715 classical · FIDE ID 12500429
Our database contains 53 games by Rahim Deljou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rahim Deljou's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahim Deljou 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 | 1,932 | 2,230 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,864 | 2,032 | Jan 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,813 | 2,066 | Feb 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 41.5% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 10 | 4 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 7 | 10 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahim Deljou's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahim Deljou's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 96.0% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Deljou usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Deljou usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Deljou usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Deljou usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Rahim Deljou's chess games
All 53 games by Rahim Deljou in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 22 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Amir Mallahi | 2,330 | ch-IRI | B38 |
| Jan 1997 | Mehdi Toosi | 2,320 | 6th Fajr Open | B35 |
| Jan 1998 | Shojaat Ghane Gardeh | 2,215 | ch-IRI | A46 |
| Jan 1998 | A. Oskouev | 2,170 | ch-IRI | C14 |
| Apr 1998 | Julian Navaratnam | 2,120 | 11th ch-Asia Cities | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 1998 | 22 | 14 | 2,339 |
| 11th ch-Asia Cities | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,330 |
| 6th Fajr Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Gilan Friendship Cup | 2014 | 8 | 5 | 1,872 |
| 1st Iran Ligve Open | 1997 | 4 | 2 | 2,205 |
| Iran Ligve Open | 1996 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahim Deljou's chess games?
53 games by Rahim Deljou, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Rahim Deljou has played.
What does Rahim Deljou play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rahim Deljou opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahim Deljou answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Rahim Deljou play as White?
As White, Rahim Deljou's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Moscow Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahim Deljou play as Black?
As Black, Rahim Deljou most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Rahim Deljou's FIDE rating?
Rahim Deljou is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,864 in rapid and 1,813 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Rahim Deljou played?
Our database contains 53 games by Rahim Deljou, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 17 draws, 14 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahim Deljou?
53 games by Rahim Deljou 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.