Prepare against SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi
IRN · World #19,759 classical · FIDE ID 12501603
When preparing against SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 49 games by SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi 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 | 2,060 | 2,288 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,227 | Oct 2014 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 2,227 | Nov 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 12 | 8 | 29 | 24.5% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 19.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 43.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — SadatNajafi usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — SadatNajafi usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — SadatNajafi usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 81.8% | 5.6% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's chess games
All 49 games by SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 12 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Konstantine Shanava | 2,521 | 16th Fajr Open | B75 |
| Apr 2008 | Igors Rausis | 2,512 | 10th Dubai Open | B00 |
| Apr 2008 | Evgenij Kalegin | 2,510 | 10th Dubai Open | C77 |
| Apr 2008 | Nurlan Ibrayev | 2,507 | 10th Dubai Open | B87 |
| Jan 2006 | Tigran Kotanjian | 2,471 | 14th Fajr Open | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th Abu Dhabi Open | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,214 |
| 5th Dubai Open | 2003 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,085 |
| 14th Fajr Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,456 |
| 10th Dubai Open | 2008 | 5 | 3 | 2,620 |
| 16th Fajr Open | 2008 | 4 | 2 | 2,356 |
| ch-Tehran | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,078 |
| 08th Dubai Open | 2006 | 3 | 0 | 2,110 |
| Sharjah Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's chess games?
49 games by SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi, from Apr 2003 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 SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi has played.
What does SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi play as White?
As White, SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi play as Black?
As Black, SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi's FIDE rating?
SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi is currently rated 2,060 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Apr 2008).
How many games has SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi played?
Our database contains 49 games by SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 8 draws, 29 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi?
49 games by SeyedMohammad SadatNajafi 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.