Prepare against Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar
FM · IRN · World #1,388 classical · FIDE ID 42548195
When preparing against Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 796 games by Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar 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 | 2,419 | 2,433 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,405 | 2,414 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,242 | 2,279 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 796 | 407 | 85 | 304 | 51.1% |
| As White | 406 | 232 | 36 | 138 | 57.1% |
| As Black | 390 | 175 | 49 | 166 | 44.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 278 | 68.6% | 55.0% |
| c4 | 73 | 18.0% | 77.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 9.6% | 76.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 3.5% | 71.4% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues Nf3 (51.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 77.4% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues Nf3 (90.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Moosavifar usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (166 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 119 | 71.7% | 51.3% |
| c5 | 23 | 13.9% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 12.0% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 79 | 52.3% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 65 | 43.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's chess games
All 796 games by Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - Sep 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: 407 wins, 85 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 51 | 25/10/16 | 49.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 13/0/10 | 56.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 23 | 9/2/12 | 39.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 20 | 14/0/6 | 70.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 34 | 15/5/14 | 44.1% |
| E01 | Catalan | 21 | 8/4/9 | 38.1% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 18 | 9/4/5 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/1/11 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 16 | 6/1/9 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 3/2/7 | 25.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | 3rd 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | C41 |
| Aug 2026 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,717 | 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | C58 |
| Aug 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,689 | 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | C06 |
| May 2025 | Alexey Sarana | 2,686 | Titled Tue Late | C24 |
| Mar 2026 | Shant Sargsyan | 2,659 | Aeroflot Open A 2026 | B93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 431 | 254.5 | 2,378 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 51 | 30 | 2,385 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 42 | 22.5 | 2,331 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,352 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 13th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,507 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,407 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,909 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,487 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's chess games?
796 games by Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar, from Aug 2017 to Sep 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 Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar has played.
What does Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar play as White?
As White, Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 49.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (23 games, 39.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 406 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar play as Black?
As Black, Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar most often plays: Indian Defense (34 games, 44.1% win rate); Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 390 games.
What is Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar's FIDE rating?
Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar is currently rated 2,419 in classical chess, 2,405 in rapid and 2,242 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar played?
Our database contains 796 games by Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 407 wins, 85 draws, 304 losses (51.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar?
796 games by Seyed Abolfazl Moosavifar 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.