Prepare against Seyed Kanan Poormosavi
CM · IRN · World #5,785 classical · FIDE ID 42581168
When preparing against Seyed Kanan Poormosavi, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (96% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%).
Our database contains 101 games by Seyed Kanan Poormosavi, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seyed Kanan Poormosavi 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 | 2,254 | 2,254 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,141 | 2,208 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,201 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 41 | 18 | 42 | 40.6% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 5 | 18 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 13 | 24 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 93.2% | 56.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.8% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 56.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 16.7% score
- …c6 (67% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 96.4% | 53.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's chess games
All 101 games by Seyed Kanan Poormosavi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 41 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A09 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | Adham Fawzy | 2,482 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | A36 |
| Dec 2024 | Eldiyar Orozbaev | 2,420 | Muscat International | A41 |
| Jan 2026 | Ramtin Kakavand | 2,333 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | A05 |
| May 2026 | Diana Preobrazhenskaya | 2,310 | Titled Tue 26th May 2026 | B31 |
| Jun 2026 | Aaron Bendayan Claros | 2,256 | Titled Tue 2nd Jun 2026 | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 23 | 10.5 | 2,210 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 21st May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 7 | 2,174 |
| ch-IRI U10 | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,415 |
| Muscat International | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,165 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| Muscat Nights Int. | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,104 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's chess games?
101 games by Seyed Kanan Poormosavi, from Jan 2018 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 Kanan Poormosavi has played.
What does Seyed Kanan Poormosavi play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Seyed Kanan Poormosavi opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seyed Kanan Poormosavi answers 1...c5 (96% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Seyed Kanan Poormosavi play as White?
As White, Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seyed Kanan Poormosavi play as Black?
As Black, Seyed Kanan Poormosavi most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Seyed Kanan Poormosavi's FIDE rating?
Seyed Kanan Poormosavi is currently rated 2,254 in classical chess, 2,141 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,254 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Seyed Kanan Poormosavi played?
Our database contains 101 games by Seyed Kanan Poormosavi, covering Jan 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 18 draws, 42 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seyed Kanan Poormosavi?
101 games by Seyed Kanan Poormosavi 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.