Prepare against Ramin Geshnizjani
DEU · World #13,699 classical · FIDE ID 24633089
When preparing against Ramin Geshnizjani, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 148 games by Ramin Geshnizjani, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ramin Geshnizjani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramin Geshnizjani 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 | 2,120 | 2,159 | Jan 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,092 | 2,141 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 57 | 45 | 46 | 38.5% |
| As White | 75 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 33 | 20 | 20 | 45.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramin Geshnizjani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramin Geshnizjani's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 98.7% | 49.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 49.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Geshnizjani usually continues Nf3 (52.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Geshnizjani usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Geshnizjani usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Geshnizjani usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 51.2% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 19 | 46.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 52.4% | 72.7% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 80.0% |
Ramin Geshnizjani's chess games
All 148 games by Ramin Geshnizjani in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 57 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Rolf Fritsch | 2,258 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 1617 | D00 |
| Aug 2015 | Robert Gabriel | 2,184 | ch-Wuerttemberg MT | B22 |
| Nov 2008 | Robert Glantz | 2,183 | chT-GER Lands U20 | E57 |
| May 2010 | Tim Hagemann | 2,164 | ch-Stuttgart A int | D05 |
| Dec 2023 | Christoph Frick | 2,157 | Oberliga Wuerttemberg 2324 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-GER U20 | 2009 | 35 | 14.5 | 1,996 |
| ch-GER Open U25 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,692 |
| ch-GER U25 Open | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,108 |
| ch-GER U25 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,004 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg KT | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,081 |
| ch-Wuerttemberg MT | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,199 |
| chT-Wuerttemberg Rapid | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramin Geshnizjani's chess games?
148 games by Ramin Geshnizjani, from Apr 2006 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 Geshnizjani has played.
What does Ramin Geshnizjani play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Ramin Geshnizjani opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramin Geshnizjani answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games).
What openings does Ramin Geshnizjani play as White?
As White, Ramin Geshnizjani's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramin Geshnizjani play as Black?
As Black, Ramin Geshnizjani most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Ramin Geshnizjani's FIDE rating?
Ramin Geshnizjani is currently rated 2,120 in classical chess, 2,092 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jan 2024).
How many games has Ramin Geshnizjani played?
Our database contains 148 games by Ramin Geshnizjani, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 45 draws, 46 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramin Geshnizjani?
148 games by Ramin Geshnizjani 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.