Prepare against Ramtin Kakavand
FM · IRN · World #8,403 classical · FIDE ID 32790597
Our database contains 251 games by Ramtin Kakavand, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ramtin Kakavand's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ramtin Kakavand 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 | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,243 | 2,303 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,356 | 2,356 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 251 | 126 | 39 | 86 | 50.2% |
| As White | 123 | 64 | 19 | 40 | 52.0% |
| As Black | 128 | 62 | 20 | 46 | 48.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ramtin Kakavand's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ramtin Kakavand's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 113 | 91.9% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.3% | 77.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues Nf3 (57.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 77.8% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (11% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 56 | 80.0% | 54.5% |
| g6 | 9 | 12.9% | 61.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 33 | 94.3% | 51.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Ramtin Kakavand's chess games
All 251 games by Ramtin Kakavand in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - 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: 126 wins, 39 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 20 | 11/1/8 | 55.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Sina Movahed | 2,596 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Dec 2025 | Ivan Ivanisevic | 2,544 | Titled Tue | C41 |
| Feb 2025 | Santiago Avila Pavas | 2,511 | Titled Tue Early | D00 |
| Jan 2026 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,497 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B12 |
| Nov 2025 | Adar Tarhan | 2,434 | Titled Tue | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 74 | 40.5 | 2,337 |
| ch-IRI U08 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,364 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,303 |
| Wch U10 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 1,661 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,843 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,170 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,136 |
| Wch U10 blitz | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramtin Kakavand's chess games?
251 games by Ramtin Kakavand, from Jul 2019 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 Ramtin Kakavand has played.
What does Ramtin Kakavand play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Ramtin Kakavand opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramtin Kakavand answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...a6 (3% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Ramtin Kakavand play as White?
As White, Ramtin Kakavand's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramtin Kakavand play as Black?
As Black, Ramtin Kakavand most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); London System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 128 games.
What is Ramtin Kakavand's FIDE rating?
Ramtin Kakavand is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,243 in rapid and 2,356 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Ramtin Kakavand played?
Our database contains 251 games by Ramtin Kakavand, covering Jul 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 39 draws, 86 losses (50.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramtin Kakavand?
251 games by Ramtin Kakavand 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.