Prepare against Seyed Kian Poormosavi
IM · IRN · World #1,494 classical · FIDE ID 12585807
When preparing against Seyed Kian Poormosavi, expect 1.Nf3 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 1,209 games by Seyed Kian Poormosavi, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Seyed Kian Poormosavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seyed Kian 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 | 2,412 | 2,442 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,312 | 2,336 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,351 | May 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,209 | 548 | 194 | 467 | 45.3% |
| As White | 601 | 288 | 97 | 216 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 608 | 260 | 97 | 251 | 42.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seyed Kian Poormosavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seyed Kian Poormosavi's side.
First moves as White (600 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 293 | 48.8% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 192 | 32.0% | 54.4% |
| d4 | 94 | 15.7% | 60.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 2.2% | 57.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 0.7% | 37.5% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 49% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues g3 (58.9% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues g3 (55.2% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues g3 (47.1% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues Nf3 (60.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Poormosavi usually continues d4 (52.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (303 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 148 | 48.8% | 50.3% |
| c5 | 132 | 43.6% | 49.2% |
| e6 | 8 | 2.6% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 2.3% | 35.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 186 | 86.1% | 52.7% |
| d5 | 22 | 10.2% | 61.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 2.3% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
Seyed Kian Poormosavi's chess games
All 1,209 games by Seyed Kian Poormosavi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2013 - 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: 548 wins, 194 draws, 467 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 191 | 96/24/71 | 50.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 53 | 31/7/15 | 58.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 43 | 23/6/14 | 53.5% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 21 | 9/0/12 | 42.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 17 | 10/2/5 | 58.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 11 | 3/1/7 | 27.3% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 91 | 41/15/35 | 45.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 54 | 22/14/18 | 40.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 50 | 22/4/24 | 44.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 30 | 16/1/13 | 53.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 25 | 10/3/12 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 20 | 9/5/6 | 45.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 19 | 10/0/9 | 52.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 4/4/10 | 22.2% |
| A47 | London System | 18 | 8/2/8 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| Aug 2023 | Igor Kovalenko | 2,674 | Titled Tue Early | A29 |
| Aug 2022 | Sandro Mareco | 2,657 | 22nd Dubai Open | B40 |
| Nov 2023 | Rasmus Svane | 2,647 | Titled Tue Late | A06 |
| Nov 2023 | Jaime Santos Latasa | 2,635 | Titled Tue Late | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 567 | 307 | 2,345 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 27 | 14 | 2,345 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,412 |
| ch-IRI | 2022 | 23 | 8 | 2,251 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 12 | 2,356 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,918 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 11 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seyed Kian Poormosavi's chess games?
1,209 games by Seyed Kian Poormosavi, from Oct 2013 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 Kian Poormosavi has played.
What does Seyed Kian Poormosavi play on the first move as White?
Across 600 games with White in our database, Seyed Kian Poormosavi opens with 1.Nf3 (49% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seyed Kian Poormosavi answers 1...c6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Seyed Kian Poormosavi play as White?
As White, Seyed Kian Poormosavi's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (191 games, 50.3% win rate); Sicilian (53 games, 58.5% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (43 games, 53.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 601 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seyed Kian Poormosavi play as Black?
As Black, Seyed Kian Poormosavi most often plays: Indian Defense (91 games, 45.1% win rate); Sicilian (54 games, 40.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (50 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 608 games.
What is Seyed Kian Poormosavi's FIDE rating?
Seyed Kian Poormosavi is currently rated 2,412 in classical chess, 2,312 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,442 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Seyed Kian Poormosavi played?
Our database contains 1,209 games by Seyed Kian Poormosavi, covering Oct 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 548 wins, 194 draws, 467 losses (45.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seyed Kian Poormosavi?
1,209 games by Seyed Kian 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.