Prepare against Sobhan Zahmati
FM · IRN · World #13,463 classical · FIDE ID 22506985
When preparing against Sobhan Zahmati, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 151 games by Sobhan Zahmati, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sobhan Zahmati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sobhan Zahmati 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 | 2,123 | 2,308 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,199 | 2,215 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,162 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 69 | 13 | 69 | 45.7% |
| As White | 79 | 35 | 8 | 36 | 44.3% |
| As Black | 72 | 34 | 5 | 33 | 47.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sobhan Zahmati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sobhan Zahmati's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 33 | 41.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 21 | 26.6% | 47.6% |
| c4 | 13 | 16.5% | 42.3% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.9% | 63.6% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues g3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Zahmati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 66.7% |
Sobhan Zahmati's chess games
All 151 games by Sobhan Zahmati in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 69 wins, 13 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B37 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jan-Krzysztof Duda | 2,732 | Titled Tue Early | B90 |
| Jul 2023 | Alexander Donchenko | 2,668 | Titled Tue Early | A30 |
| Oct 2024 | Zahar Efimenko | 2,568 | Titled Tue Early | C96 |
| Mar 2023 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,545 | Titled Tue Late | E65 |
| May 2023 | Seyed Khalil Mousavi | 2,509 | Tehran zt 3.1 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 70 | 39 | 2,316 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 1.5 | 2,077 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 2,008 |
| ch-IRI U16 | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,646 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 9 | 8.5 | 2,128 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Shirvan Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,017 |
| Tehran zt 3.1 | 2023 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,531 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sobhan Zahmati's chess games?
151 games by Sobhan Zahmati, from Nov 2014 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 Sobhan Zahmati has played.
What does Sobhan Zahmati play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Sobhan Zahmati opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sobhan Zahmati answers 1...c6 (48% of games), 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Sobhan Zahmati play as White?
As White, Sobhan Zahmati's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sobhan Zahmati play as Black?
As Black, Sobhan Zahmati most often plays: King's Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Sobhan Zahmati's FIDE rating?
Sobhan Zahmati is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess, 2,199 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Sobhan Zahmati played?
Our database contains 151 games by Sobhan Zahmati, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 13 draws, 69 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sobhan Zahmati?
151 games by Sobhan Zahmati 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.