Prepare against Ramin Farzaneh-Far
United States · World #94,308 classical · FIDE ID 2044250
When preparing against Ramin Farzaneh-Far, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Ramin Farzaneh-Far, covering Jan 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramin Farzaneh-Far's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramin Farzaneh-Far 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 | 1,746 | 1,833 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 18 | 3 | 13 | 52.9% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramin Farzaneh-Far's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramin Farzaneh-Far's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (58% of these games) — Farzaneh-Far usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Farzaneh-Far usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Farzaneh-Far usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Farzaneh-Far usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Ramin Farzaneh-Far's chess games
All 34 games by Ramin Farzaneh-Far in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E02 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2009 | William Gray | 2,081 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | C91 |
| Aug 2008 | Demetrius Goins | 1,996 | San Francisco Chernev Memorial | B90 |
| Sep 2008 | Payam Afkham-Ebrahimi | 1,929 | San Francisco Chernev Memorial | C30 |
| Jan 2009 | Jayakrishnan Ramachandran | 1,811 | San Francisco TNM Winter Open | D58 |
| Aug 2009 | William Campers | 1,771 | San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco TNM Winter Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,990 |
| San Francisco TNM Spring Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| San Francisco Chernev Memorial | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,001 |
| San Francisco TNM Summer Open | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,861 |
| San Francisco TNM Max Wilkerson Open | 2009 | 5 | 3 | 1,910 |
| San Francisco Neil Falconer Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,335 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramin Farzaneh-Far's chess games?
34 games by Ramin Farzaneh-Far, from Jan 2025 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 Ramin Farzaneh-Far has played.
What does Ramin Farzaneh-Far play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Ramin Farzaneh-Far opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramin Farzaneh-Far answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Ramin Farzaneh-Far play as White?
As White, Ramin Farzaneh-Far's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramin Farzaneh-Far play as Black?
As Black, Ramin Farzaneh-Far most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Ramin Farzaneh-Far's FIDE rating?
Ramin Farzaneh-Far is currently rated 1,746 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,833 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ramin Farzaneh-Far played?
Our database contains 34 games by Ramin Farzaneh-Far, covering Jan 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (52.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramin Farzaneh-Far?
34 games by Ramin Farzaneh-Far 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.