Prepare against Sepas Zargaran
DEU · World #63,089 classical · FIDE ID 34625275
When preparing against Sepas Zargaran, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (94%).
Our database contains 103 games by Sepas Zargaran, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sepas Zargaran's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sepas Zargaran 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 | 1,845 | 1,944 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,737 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 49 | 18 | 36 | 47.6% |
| As White | 49 | 23 | 10 | 16 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 54 | 26 | 8 | 20 | 48.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sepas Zargaran's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sepas Zargaran's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Zargaran usually continues c3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zargaran usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Zargaran usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 75.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 8 | 24.2% | 81.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Sepas Zargaran's chess games
All 103 games by Sepas Zargaran in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 49 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Hoppstaedter | 2,198 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Simon Windmueller | 2,108 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | E92 |
| Nov 2025 | Wolfgang Poetschke | 1,990 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B12 |
| Nov 2024 | Matthias Kuerschner | 1,984 | Heusenstamm Schloss Open | B12 |
| Nov 2023 | Jan Christian Gold | 1,934 | 9th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open A | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER U10 | 2024 | 22 | 13 | 1,676 |
| Heusenstamm Schloss Open | 2025 | 14 | 7 | 2,036 |
| DEM U12 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,799 |
| Wch U08 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,417 |
| ch-GER U08 | 2022 | 7 | 5 | 1,230 |
| 17th Main Vogelsberg Open | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,576 |
| Marburger Schachtage 2025 | 2025 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| 7th Heusenstamm Sparkassen Open U14 | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sepas Zargaran's chess games?
103 games by Sepas Zargaran, from Jul 2023 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 Sepas Zargaran has played.
What does Sepas Zargaran play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Sepas Zargaran opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sepas Zargaran answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Sepas Zargaran play as White?
As White, Sepas Zargaran's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sepas Zargaran play as Black?
As Black, Sepas Zargaran most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 54 games.
What is Sepas Zargaran's FIDE rating?
Sepas Zargaran is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Sepas Zargaran played?
Our database contains 103 games by Sepas Zargaran, covering Jul 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 18 draws, 36 losses (47.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sepas Zargaran?
103 games by Sepas Zargaran 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.