Prepare against Sahebali Atanejhad
FM · IRN · World #17,527 classical · FIDE ID 12506664
Our database contains 349 games by Sahebali Atanejhad, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sahebali Atanejhad's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sahebali Atanejhad 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 | 2,080 | 2,319 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,119 | 2,233 | Feb 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,193 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 349 | 130 | 29 | 190 | 37.2% |
| As White | 178 | 80 | 11 | 87 | 44.9% |
| As Black | 171 | 50 | 18 | 103 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sahebali Atanejhad's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sahebali Atanejhad's side.
First moves as White (178 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 137 | 77.0% | 47.4% |
| e4 | 33 | 18.5% | 47.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 47.0% score
- …c5 (70% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Atanejhad usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 36 | 44.4% | 29.2% |
| c5 | 30 | 37.0% | 28.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 14.8% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 38 | 66.7% | 38.2% |
| d5 | 14 | 24.6% | 3.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Sahebali Atanejhad's chess games
All 349 games by Sahebali Atanejhad in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 130 wins, 29 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/2/8 | 16.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 7/1/3 | 63.6% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 12 | 1/0/11 | 8.3% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/0/9 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2024 | Grigoriy Oparin | 2,671 | Titled Tue Late | A36 |
| May 2024 | Jaan Ehlvest | 2,528 | Titled Tue Late | C56 |
| Feb 2020 | Praggnanandhaa R | 2,519 | Titled Tue | A11 |
| Apr 2022 | Polina Shuvalova | 2,504 | Titled Tue Late | D96 |
| Feb 2020 | Vladimir Dobrov | 2,478 | Titled Tue | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 298 | 124.5 | 2,201 |
| 11th Hamadan Iran Open | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,212 |
| Ankara Baskent Univ Open 7th | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,180 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2023 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,964 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 3 | 2,129 |
| Chess.com Bullet Open 1 | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,973 |
| 13th Rasht Khazar Open | 2015 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,212 |
| 20th Fajr Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2,080 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sahebali Atanejhad's chess games?
349 games by Sahebali Atanejhad, from Oct 2007 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 Sahebali Atanejhad has played.
What does Sahebali Atanejhad play on the first move as White?
Across 178 games with White in our database, Sahebali Atanejhad opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sahebali Atanejhad answers 1...e5 (44% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games).
What openings does Sahebali Atanejhad play as White?
As White, Sahebali Atanejhad's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 178 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sahebali Atanejhad play as Black?
As Black, Sahebali Atanejhad most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (12 games, 8.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 171 games.
What is Sahebali Atanejhad's FIDE rating?
Sahebali Atanejhad is currently rated 2,080 in classical chess, 2,119 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,319 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Sahebali Atanejhad played?
Our database contains 349 games by Sahebali Atanejhad, covering Oct 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 29 draws, 190 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sahebali Atanejhad?
349 games by Sahebali Atanejhad 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.