Prepare against Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam
FM · IRN · World #6,248 classical · FIDE ID 12508764
When preparing against Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam, expect 1.e4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 127 games by Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam 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 | 2,241 | 2,315 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,151 | 2,219 | Nov 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,186 | 2,328 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 44 | 34 | 49 | 34.6% |
| As White | 70 | 25 | 18 | 27 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 16 | 22 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 34.3% | 43.8% |
| d4 | 18 | 25.7% | 52.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Khoshkalam usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 55.6% | 53.3% |
| c5 | 6 | 22.2% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 14.8% | 75.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's chess games
All 127 games by Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2009 - 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: 44 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2022 | Neuris Delgado Ramirez | 2,615 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | A07 |
| Dec 2023 | Seyed Khalil Mousavi | 2,501 | 2nd Rasht Father Cup Blitz | A47 |
| Mar 2025 | Mika Karttunen | 2,489 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
| Feb 2020 | Arash Tahbaz | 2,461 | 18th Rasht Khazar Open | E83 |
| Feb 2022 | Vugar Rasulov | 2,453 | 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 20 | 10 | 2,264 |
| 2nd Gran Canaria Online Blitz | 2022 | 12 | 9 | 2,526 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 2nd Rasht Father Cup Blitz | 2023 | 6 | 2 | 2,173 |
| 1st Rasht Gilan Cup | 2022 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| 2nd Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,326 |
| Gilan Friendship Cup | 2014 | 6 | 5 | 2,517 |
| 17th Caspian Cup | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's chess games?
127 games by Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam, from Nov 2009 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 Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam has played.
What does Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam play as White?
As White, Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam play as Black?
As Black, Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam's FIDE rating?
Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam is currently rated 2,241 in classical chess, 2,151 in rapid and 2,186 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam played?
Our database contains 127 games by Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam?
127 games by Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam 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.