Prepare against Sasan Alibabaei
IRN · World #9,924 classical · FIDE ID 12587540
Our database contains 39 games by Sasan Alibabaei, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sasan Alibabaei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sasan Alibabaei 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 | 2,171 | 2,195 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,233 | 2,233 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,277 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 46.2% |
| As White | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sasan Alibabaei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sasan Alibabaei's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 90.5% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Alibabaei usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Alibabaei usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Alibabaei usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Alibabaei usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alibabaei usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
Sasan Alibabaei's chess games
All 39 games by Sasan Alibabaei in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Arman Hakemi | 2,316 | ch-IRI Online | C29 |
| Mar 2021 | Bardia Veisi | 2,273 | ch-IRI Online | E05 |
| Dec 2020 | Mohammadamin Molaei | 2,158 | ch-Tehran Universities | E05 |
| Dec 2020 | Sina Korevand | 2,122 | ch-Tehran Universities | B15 |
| Nov 2020 | Amir Hossein Kashefi | 2,121 | ch-Tehran Universities | B17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,061 |
| 47th Arco Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,175 |
| ch-Asia Universities | 2020 | 9 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-Tehran Universities | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,210 |
| Baku Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,159 |
| chT-IRI 17th | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,785 |
| Castling in the Castle | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 2,169 |
| chT-IRI S2 17th | 2019 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,193 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sasan Alibabaei's chess games?
39 games by Sasan Alibabaei, from Jun 2014 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 Sasan Alibabaei has played.
What does Sasan Alibabaei play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Sasan Alibabaei opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sasan Alibabaei answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sasan Alibabaei play as White?
As White, Sasan Alibabaei's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sasan Alibabaei play as Black?
As Black, Sasan Alibabaei most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Sasan Alibabaei's FIDE rating?
Sasan Alibabaei is currently rated 2,171 in classical chess, 2,233 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,195 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sasan Alibabaei played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sasan Alibabaei, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sasan Alibabaei?
39 games by Sasan Alibabaei 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.