Prepare against Rahim Rahimi
DEU · World #23,426 classical · FIDE ID 24663611
Our database contains 47 games by Rahim Rahimi, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rahim Rahimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rahim Rahimi 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 | 2,030 | 2,083 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,975 | 2,011 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,056 | 2,076 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 42.6% |
| As White | 25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 45.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rahim Rahimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rahim Rahimi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 44.0% | 45.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Rahimi usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rahim Rahimi's chess games
All 47 games by Rahim Rahimi in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Sayas Payyappat | 2,166 | 29th Erfurt Open A | B00 |
| Jan 2019 | Ettore Faraone | 2,124 | Basel Open | A48 |
| Dec 2019 | Guenther Schmitt | 2,091 | 29th Erfurt Open A | A12 |
| Jun 2025 | Yalin Karapinar | 1,959 | Prishtina Int Open 2015 | B23 |
| Oct 2023 | Christian Tuhacek | 1,913 | Marburg Open A | B24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prishtina Int Open 2015 | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| 29th Erfurt Open A | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,180 |
| Marburg Open A | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Basel Open | 2019 | 6 | 2 | 2,005 |
| Solingen Karneval Open | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,798 |
| 14th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2024 | 4 | 2 | 1,996 |
| European Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 4 | 0 | 1,893 |
| chT2-FRM GpB | 2021 | 2 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rahim Rahimi's chess games?
47 games by Rahim Rahimi, from Jun 2015 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 Rahimi has played.
What does Rahim Rahimi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Rahim Rahimi opens with 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rahim Rahimi answers 1...b6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...b6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rahim Rahimi play as White?
As White, Rahim Rahimi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rahim Rahimi play as Black?
As Black, Rahim Rahimi most often plays: Owen Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Rahim Rahimi's FIDE rating?
Rahim Rahimi is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 1,975 in rapid and 2,056 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,083 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Rahim Rahimi played?
Our database contains 47 games by Rahim Rahimi, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rahim Rahimi?
47 games by Rahim Rahimi 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.