Prepare against Rayan Taghizadeh
FM · United States · World #4,258 classical · FIDE ID 2054019
Our database contains 182 games by Rayan Taghizadeh, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rayan Taghizadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rayan Taghizadeh 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 | 2,296 | 2,374 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 182 | 71 | 42 | 69 | 39.0% |
| As White | 90 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 20 | 37 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rayan Taghizadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rayan Taghizadeh's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 64.4% | 55.2% |
| d4 | 18 | 20.0% | 52.8% |
| b3 | 14 | 15.6% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 55.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Taghizadeh usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Taghizadeh usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Taghizadeh usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Taghizadeh usually continues Bf4 (77.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Taghizadeh usually continues Bf4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 17 | 47.2% | 64.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 94.1% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Rayan Taghizadeh's chess games
All 182 games by Rayan Taghizadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 71 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 17 | 9/1/7 | 52.9% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2023 | Leonardo Tristan | 2,544 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Sep 2020 | Gyula Pap | 2,535 | 2nd NWC Int Cup | A01 |
| Feb 2017 | Danny Raznikov | 2,514 | 8th ch-Southwest Class | C54 |
| Jan 2019 | Joshua Daniel Ruiz Castillo | 2,459 | Bay Area Open | B41 |
| Jan 2021 | Ulvi Bajarani | 2,458 | chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | E14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,426 |
| Bay Area Open | 2019 | 19 | 7 | 2,226 |
| PRO League Stage | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,322 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,198 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 7 | 1,882 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,422 |
| 10th Philadelphia International Open | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,239 |
| 2nd NWC Int Cup | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 2,310 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rayan Taghizadeh's chess games?
182 games by Rayan Taghizadeh, from Jul 2012 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 Rayan Taghizadeh has played.
What does Rayan Taghizadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Rayan Taghizadeh opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rayan Taghizadeh answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rayan Taghizadeh play as White?
As White, Rayan Taghizadeh's most-played openings in our database are: London System (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rayan Taghizadeh play as Black?
As Black, Rayan Taghizadeh most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Rayan Taghizadeh's FIDE rating?
Rayan Taghizadeh is currently rated 2,296 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,374 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Rayan Taghizadeh played?
Our database contains 182 games by Rayan Taghizadeh, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 71 wins, 42 draws, 69 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rayan Taghizadeh?
182 games by Rayan Taghizadeh 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.