Prepare against Ramtin Kakavand
FM · IRN · World #7,896 classical · FIDE ID 32790597
When preparing against Ramtin Kakavand, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Moscow Variation as White, 47.1% over 17 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Ramtin Kakavand, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,208 | 2,208 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,254 | 2,303 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,346 | 2,356 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 147 | 44 | 95 | 51.4% |
| As White | 141 | 72 | 21 | 48 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 145 | 75 | 23 | 47 | 51.7% |
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 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 128 | 91.4% | 57.4% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 7.9% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues d4 (60.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 72.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Kakavand usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 73.1% | 53.5% |
| g6 | 16 | 20.5% | 78.1% |
| c6 | 4 | 5.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 40 | 95.2% | 57.5% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
Ramtin Kakavand's chess games
All 286 games by Ramtin Kakavand in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2019 - Sep 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: 147 wins, 44 draws, 95 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 | 17 | 8/2/7 | 47.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| 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 blitz | 2023 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,632 |
| World Cadets U12 2025 | 2025 | 10 | 7 | 2,170 |
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 1,843 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,469 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ramtin Kakavand's chess games?
286 games by Ramtin Kakavand, from Jul 2019 to Sep 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 140 games with White in our database, Ramtin Kakavand opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ramtin Kakavand answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (95% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (2% 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 (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ramtin Kakavand play as Black?
As Black, Ramtin Kakavand most often plays: Modern Defense (16 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 145 games.
What is Ramtin Kakavand's FIDE rating?
Ramtin Kakavand is currently rated 2,208 in classical chess, 2,254 in rapid and 2,346 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Ramtin Kakavand played?
Our database contains 286 games by Ramtin Kakavand, covering Jul 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 147 wins, 44 draws, 95 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ramtin Kakavand?
286 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.