Prepare against Taha Golshaani
IRN · World #8,327 classical · FIDE ID 42594839
When preparing against Taha Golshaani, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 84 games by Taha Golshaani, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Taha Golshaani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Taha Golshaani 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 | 2,200 | 2,200 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,214 | 2,244 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,182 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 84 | 28 | 19 | 37 | 33.3% |
| As White | 43 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 37.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 12 | 8 | 21 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Taha Golshaani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Taha Golshaani's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 53.5% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 25.6% | 31.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 20.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Golshaani usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Golshaani usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Golshaani usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Golshaani usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Golshaani usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 66.7% | 46.4% |
| c6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Taha Golshaani's chess games
All 84 games by Taha Golshaani in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - 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: 28 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Arad Nazari | 2,298 | ch-IRI Online | D00 |
| Nov 2024 | Devran Daghan | 2,216 | 8th Mersin Open | A05 |
| Nov 2024 | Engin Yasar Isik | 2,172 | 8th Mersin Open | C55 |
| Nov 2023 | Oguz Kagan Guven | 2,142 | 7th Mersin Open A | B11 |
| Jul 2024 | Ozgur Toprak Kurt | 2,124 | Ankara Baskent Univ Open 7th | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| Sheki Open A 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,228 |
| ch-IRI U14 | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,831 |
| Ankara Baskent Univ Open 7th | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| 8th Mersin Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,066 |
| 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,093 |
| 11th Cesme Open A | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,070 |
| 7th Mersin Open A | 2023 | 8 | 2 | 1,961 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Taha Golshaani's chess games?
84 games by Taha Golshaani, from Dec 2018 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 Taha Golshaani has played.
What does Taha Golshaani play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Taha Golshaani opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Taha Golshaani answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Taha Golshaani play as White?
As White, Taha Golshaani's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Taha Golshaani play as Black?
As Black, Taha Golshaani most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Taha Golshaani's FIDE rating?
Taha Golshaani is currently rated 2,200 in classical chess, 2,214 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Taha Golshaani played?
Our database contains 84 games by Taha Golshaani, covering Dec 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 19 draws, 37 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Taha Golshaani?
84 games by Taha Golshaani 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.