Prepare against Sayed Arash Akbarinia
FM · IRN · World #2,576 classical · FIDE ID 12501468
When preparing against Sayed Arash Akbarinia, expect 1.d4 in 34% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 460 games by Sayed Arash Akbarinia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sayed Arash Akbarinia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sayed Arash Akbarinia 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 | 2,356 | 2,413 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,370 | 2,371 | Feb 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,343 | 2,391 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 460 | 195 | 85 | 180 | 42.4% |
| As White | 235 | 107 | 44 | 84 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 225 | 88 | 41 | 96 | 39.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sayed Arash Akbarinia's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sayed Arash Akbarinia's side.
First moves as White (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 34.0% | 57.5% |
| Nf3 | 77 | 32.8% | 47.4% |
| c4 | 58 | 24.7% | 62.1% |
| e4 | 20 | 8.5% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 47.4% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues c4 (47.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Akbarinia usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 52.3% | 48.3% |
| c6 | 38 | 34.2% | 40.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 7.2% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 6.3% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 72 | 92.3% | 54.9% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 7.7% | 16.7% |
Sayed Arash Akbarinia's chess games
All 460 games by Sayed Arash Akbarinia in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 195 wins, 85 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 44 | 20/6/18 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 15/2/10 | 55.6% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 12/4/13 | 41.4% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 19 | 10/1/8 | 52.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 11/0/7 | 61.1% |
| E05 | Catalan | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2020 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,672 | Titled Tue | A09 |
| Nov 2020 | Daniil Lintchevski | 2,555 | Titled Tue | B15 |
| Nov 2020 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | D36 |
| Apr 2020 | Sahaj Grover | 2,504 | Titled Tue | D00 |
| Jul 2015 | Jaime Alexander Cuartas | 2,503 | 17th Barcelona Sant Marti Open A | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 57.5 | 2,252 |
| ch-IRI | 2003 | 33 | 17 | 2,309 |
| chT-Catalunya Gp2 | 2020 | 22 | 12 | 2,362 |
| chT-Catalunya GpA final | 2018 | 12 | 8 | 2,499 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2001 | 11 | 5 | 2,277 |
| chT-SWE 0809 | 2009 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-SWE 1011 | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,500 |
| chT-SWE 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,174 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sayed Arash Akbarinia's chess games?
460 games by Sayed Arash Akbarinia, from Apr 2003 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 Sayed Arash Akbarinia has played.
What does Sayed Arash Akbarinia play on the first move as White?
Across 235 games with White in our database, Sayed Arash Akbarinia opens with 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sayed Arash Akbarinia answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Sayed Arash Akbarinia play as White?
As White, Sayed Arash Akbarinia's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (27 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 235 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sayed Arash Akbarinia play as Black?
As Black, Sayed Arash Akbarinia most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 61.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 225 games.
What is Sayed Arash Akbarinia's FIDE rating?
Sayed Arash Akbarinia is currently rated 2,356 in classical chess, 2,370 in rapid and 2,343 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,413 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Sayed Arash Akbarinia played?
Our database contains 460 games by Sayed Arash Akbarinia, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 85 draws, 180 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sayed Arash Akbarinia?
460 games by Sayed Arash Akbarinia 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.