Prepare against Shahin Lorparizangeneh
GM · IRN · World #946 classical · FIDE ID 12521604
When preparing against Shahin Lorparizangeneh, expect 1.d4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (65%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 844 games by Shahin Lorparizangeneh, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shahin Lorparizangeneh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shahin Lorparizangeneh 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 | 2,457 | 2,524 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,414 | 2,417 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,516 | 2,526 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 844 | 376 | 278 | 190 | 44.5% |
| As White | 424 | 213 | 122 | 89 | 50.2% |
| As Black | 420 | 163 | 156 | 101 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shahin Lorparizangeneh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shahin Lorparizangeneh's side.
First moves as White (424 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 202 | 47.6% | 63.1% |
| e4 | 89 | 21.0% | 66.9% |
| Nf3 | 84 | 19.8% | 67.3% |
| c4 | 40 | 9.4% | 65.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 0.7% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 66.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues Nf3 (67.1% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Lorparizangeneh usually continues d4 (92.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 77 | 40.7% | 55.2% |
| c6 | 59 | 31.2% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 49 | 25.9% | 65.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 88 | 65.2% | 58.5% |
| d5 | 42 | 31.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Shahin Lorparizangeneh's chess games
All 844 games by Shahin Lorparizangeneh in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 376 wins, 278 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 26 | 13/9/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 26 | 14/10/2 | 53.8% |
| A16 | English Opening | 24 | 11/9/4 | 45.8% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 23 | 16/6/1 | 69.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 8/6/4 | 44.4% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/5/2 | 46.2% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 31 | 12/12/7 | 38.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 13/9/8 | 43.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 14/7/5 | 53.8% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 23 | 9/7/7 | 39.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/6/5 | 38.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 16 | 5/8/3 | 31.3% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A48 | London System | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 8/2/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Luke J McShane | 2,671 | Olympiad-42 | D11 |
| Apr 2022 | Anton Demchenko | 2,654 | Titled Tue Early | B53 |
| Aug 2019 | Nail Beshirli | 2,651 | Titled Tue | B19 |
| Jan 2022 | Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen | 2,641 | Titled Tue | D37 |
| Feb 2018 | Farrukh Amonatov | 2,624 | Karoun Masters Cup 5th | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 182 | 119 | 2,437 |
| ch-IRI | 2018 | 54 | 26.5 | 2,375 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2017 | 25 | 16.5 | 2,467 |
| Wch U14 | 2013 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,137 |
| Wch U10 | 2009 | 22 | 16 | 1,997 |
| World ol U16 | 2015 | 19 | 12 | 2,367 |
| Albena Open A | 2016 | 17 | 11 | 2,562 |
| Baku Open | 2015 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shahin Lorparizangeneh's chess games?
844 games by Shahin Lorparizangeneh, from Jan 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 Shahin Lorparizangeneh has played.
What does Shahin Lorparizangeneh play on the first move as White?
Across 424 games with White in our database, Shahin Lorparizangeneh opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shahin Lorparizangeneh answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Shahin Lorparizangeneh play as White?
As White, Shahin Lorparizangeneh's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (24 games, 45.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 424 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shahin Lorparizangeneh play as Black?
As Black, Shahin Lorparizangeneh most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 43.3% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 53.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 420 games.
What is Shahin Lorparizangeneh's FIDE rating?
Shahin Lorparizangeneh is currently rated 2,457 in classical chess, 2,414 in rapid and 2,516 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,524 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Shahin Lorparizangeneh played?
Our database contains 844 games by Shahin Lorparizangeneh, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 376 wins, 278 draws, 190 losses (44.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shahin Lorparizangeneh?
844 games by Shahin Lorparizangeneh 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.