Prepare against M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM · IRN · World #20 classical · FIDE ID 12521213
Our database contains 3,609 games by M. Amin Tabatabaei, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find M. Amin Tabatabaei's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout M. Amin Tabatabaei 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 | 2,726 | 2,726 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,584 | 2,593 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,608 | 2,630 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 3,609 | 1,928 | 836 | 845 | 53.4% |
| As White | 1,816 | 1,058 | 393 | 365 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 1,793 | 870 | 443 | 480 | 48.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of M. Amin Tabatabaei's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from M. Amin Tabatabaei's side.
First moves as White (1,816 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 781 | 43.0% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 610 | 33.6% | 70.7% |
| c4 | 198 | 10.9% | 67.2% |
| Nf3 | 162 | 8.9% | 70.1% |
| b3 | 31 | 1.7% | 72.6% |
| g3 | 9 | 0.5% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues Nf3 (74.5% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 70.7% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues Nf3 (68.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Tabatabaei usually continues d4 (76.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (834 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 307 | 36.8% | 66.4% |
| e5 | 252 | 30.2% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 149 | 17.9% | 64.8% |
| d6 | 61 | 7.3% | 75.4% |
| e6 | 32 | 3.8% | 65.6% |
| g6 | 22 | 2.6% | 68.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (586 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 385 | 65.7% | 60.5% |
| d5 | 116 | 19.8% | 57.3% |
| e6 | 42 | 7.2% | 78.6% |
| g6 | 13 | 2.2% | 61.5% |
| f5 | 10 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
M. Amin Tabatabaei's chess games
All 3,609 games by M. Amin Tabatabaei in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - Aug 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: 1,928 wins, 836 draws, 845 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 203 | 118/44/41 | 58.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 110 | 67/27/16 | 60.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 70 | 47/12/11 | 67.1% |
| D02 | London System | 69 | 41/13/15 | 59.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 65 | 40/8/17 | 61.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 63 | 32/20/11 | 50.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 63 | 35/14/14 | 55.6% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 52 | 34/15/3 | 65.4% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 49 | 20/20/9 | 40.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 45 | 21/13/11 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 166 | 66/60/40 | 39.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 108 | 64/17/27 | 59.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 80 | 32/19/29 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 66 | 34/20/12 | 51.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 60 | 44/3/13 | 73.3% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 54 | 9/26/19 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 53 | 28/9/16 | 52.8% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 51 | 28/6/17 | 54.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 48 | 25/12/11 | 52.1% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 43 | 27/7/9 | 62.8% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | Magnus Carlsen | 2,840 | Titled Tue | B23 |
| Dec 2025 | Hikaru Nakamura | 2,813 | 1st 3-0 Thursday | C50 |
| Jan 2025 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,801 | Titled Tue Late | A47 |
| Jul 2022 | Fabiano Caruana | 2,783 | Titled Tue Early | A47 |
| Jul 2023 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2,779 | Julius Baer Play In Match | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 1,290 | 914 | 2,601 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 62 | 43 | 2,632 |
| ch-IRI | 2021 | 48 | 27.5 | 2,479 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 45 | 33.5 | 2,717 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 40 | 21.5 | 2,654 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 37 | 25 | 2,718 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 36 | 14 | 2,387 |
| FIDE Grand Swiss | 2025 | 33 | 17.5 | 2,680 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Nihal Sarin (33 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (30 games) · Samuel Sevian (27 games) · Hikaru Nakamura (25 games) · Vladimir Fedoseev (23 games) · David Paravyan (22 games) · Alexey Sarana (22 games) · Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara (20 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find M. Amin Tabatabaei's chess games?
3,609 games by M. Amin Tabatabaei, from Oct 2008 to Aug 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 M. Amin Tabatabaei has played.
What does M. Amin Tabatabaei play on the first move as White?
Across 1,816 games with White in our database, M. Amin Tabatabaei opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, M. Amin Tabatabaei answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does M. Amin Tabatabaei play as White?
As White, M. Amin Tabatabaei's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (203 games, 58.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (110 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening (70 games, 67.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,816 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does M. Amin Tabatabaei play as Black?
As Black, M. Amin Tabatabaei most often plays: Indian Defense (166 games, 39.8% win rate); Sicilian (108 games, 59.3% win rate); Réti Opening (80 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,793 games.
What is M. Amin Tabatabaei's FIDE rating?
M. Amin Tabatabaei is currently rated 2,726 in classical chess, 2,584 in rapid and 2,608 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,726 (Aug 2026).
How many games has M. Amin Tabatabaei played?
Our database contains 3,609 games by M. Amin Tabatabaei, covering Oct 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,928 wins, 836 draws, 845 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against M. Amin Tabatabaei?
3,609 games by M. Amin Tabatabaei 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.