Prepare against Sina Movahed
GM · IRN · World #214 classical · FIDE ID 42520835
When preparing against Sina Movahed, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense as White, 56.1% over 66 games.
Our database contains 2,154 games by Sina Movahed, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sina Movahed's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sina Movahed 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 | 2,576 | 2,597 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,446 | 2,447 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,524 | 2,531 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,154 | 1,390 | 218 | 546 | 64.5% |
| As White | 1,093 | 731 | 117 | 245 | 66.9% |
| As Black | 1,061 | 659 | 101 | 301 | 62.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sina Movahed's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sina Movahed's side.
First moves as White (1,092 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 887 | 81.2% | 72.6% |
| Nf3 | 181 | 16.6% | 70.7% |
| d4 | 23 | 2.1% | 69.6% |
| h3 | 1 | 0.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 72.6% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Movahed usually continues Nf3 (71.9% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Movahed usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Movahed usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 70.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Movahed usually continues c4 (77.9% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Movahed usually continues c4 (80.2% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Movahed usually continues e4 (65.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (485 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 431 | 88.9% | 68.9% |
| e5 | 44 | 9.1% | 68.2% |
| c6 | 3 | 0.6% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (388 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 358 | 92.3% | 65.2% |
| d5 | 25 | 6.4% | 62.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Sina Movahed's chess games
All 2,154 games by Sina Movahed in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 1,390 wins, 218 draws, 546 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 122 | 88/8/26 | 72.1% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 115 | 73/13/29 | 63.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 80 | 59/8/13 | 73.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 66 | 37/10/19 | 56.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 55 | 44/3/8 | 80.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 48 | 29/5/14 | 60.4% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 45 | 26/7/12 | 57.8% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 37 | 26/3/8 | 70.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 35 | 20/3/12 | 57.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 29 | 21/5/3 | 72.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 113 | 67/14/32 | 59.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 81 | 58/5/18 | 71.6% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 81 | 57/6/18 | 70.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 72 | 46/5/21 | 63.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 61 | 38/9/14 | 62.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 54 | 32/5/17 | 59.3% |
| E67 | Indian Defense | 54 | 33/6/15 | 61.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 45 | 27/5/13 | 60.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 42 | 24/5/13 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 37 | 24/2/11 | 64.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,840 | Titled Tue | B40 |
| Nov 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | 2nd 3-0 Thursday | C70 |
| Jul 2026 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,792 | 1st 3-0 Thu 16th Jul 2026 | E92 |
| Dec 2022 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,785 | Titled Tue Late | E67 |
| Dec 2025 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | World Blitz 2025 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,141 | 814.5 | 2,603 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 186 | 140.5 | 2,683 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 133 | 94.5 | 2,642 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 67 | 42 | 2,555 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 10 | 2,647 |
| World Rapid 2025 | 2025 | 13 | 7 | 2,696 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,366 |
| Comet Open Titled Winners | 2025 | 12 | 7 | 2,818 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jan-Krzysztof Duda (25 games) · Renato Terry (21 games) · Reza Mahdavi (21 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (20 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (20 games) · Alexey Sarana (18 games) · Denis Lazavik (17 games) · Magnus Carlsen (15 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sina Movahed's chess games?
2,154 games by Sina Movahed, from Aug 2017 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 Sina Movahed has played.
What does Sina Movahed play on the first move as White?
Across 1,092 games with White in our database, Sina Movahed opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sina Movahed answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games), 1...f5 (0% of games).
What openings does Sina Movahed play as White?
As White, Sina Movahed's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (122 games, 72.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (115 games, 63.5% win rate); French: Advance Variation (80 games, 73.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,093 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sina Movahed play as Black?
As Black, Sina Movahed most often plays: Sicilian (113 games, 59.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (81 games, 71.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (81 games, 70.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,061 games.
What is Sina Movahed's FIDE rating?
Sina Movahed is currently rated 2,576 in classical chess, 2,446 in rapid and 2,524 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,597 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Sina Movahed played?
Our database contains 2,154 games by Sina Movahed, covering Aug 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 1,390 wins, 218 draws, 546 losses (64.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sina Movahed?
2,154 games by Sina Movahed 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.