Prepare against Sara Davari
WFM · IRN · World #5,895 classical · FIDE ID 22540750
When preparing against Sara Davari, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 64 games by Sara Davari, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sara Davari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sara Davari 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 | 2,250 | 2,250 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,996 | 2,056 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,949 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 30 | 20 | 14 | 46.9% |
| As White | 32 | 16 | 8 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 32 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sara Davari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sara Davari's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 59.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 13 | 40.6% | 80.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Davari usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Davari usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Davari usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 80.8% score
- …c5 (62% of these games) — Davari usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Davari usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Davari usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
Sara Davari's chess games
All 64 games by Sara Davari in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2017 - 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: 30 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D57 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Vivaan Vishal Shah | 2,376 | Fujairah Global Masters | B31 |
| Aug 2024 | Jorge Ernesto Giron | 2,306 | 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | E01 |
| Aug 2025 | Judah Nathan Levitan | 2,306 | Fujairah Global Masters | B31 |
| Nov 2023 | Jovan Radlovacki | 2,268 | Ayvalik Mandalina | D02 |
| Dec 2023 | Sasho Nikolov | 2,246 | Ayvalik Mandalina | D78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaspersky Open U16 | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,812 |
| Ayvalik Mandalina | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,428 |
| Zonal 3.1 w | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Open A | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,265 |
| ch-IRI U12 Girls | 2021 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,587 |
| Fujairah Global Masters | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,310 |
| 30th Abu Dhabi Masters | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,926 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sara Davari's chess games?
64 games by Sara Davari, from Mar 2017 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 Sara Davari has played.
What does Sara Davari play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Sara Davari opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sara Davari answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Sara Davari play as White?
As White, Sara Davari's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sara Davari play as Black?
As Black, Sara Davari most often plays: London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Sara Davari's FIDE rating?
Sara Davari is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 1,996 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sara Davari played?
Our database contains 64 games by Sara Davari, covering Mar 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 20 draws, 14 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sara Davari?
64 games by Sara Davari 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.