Prepare against Tannaz Azali
WFM · IRN · World #15,272 classical · FIDE ID 12537721
When preparing against Tannaz Azali, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation as White, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 387 games by Tannaz Azali, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tannaz Azali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tannaz Azali 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 | 2,103 | 2,136 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,113 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,941 | Jun 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 387 | 159 | 65 | 163 | 41.1% |
| As White | 189 | 84 | 28 | 77 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 198 | 75 | 37 | 86 | 37.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tannaz Azali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tannaz Azali's side.
First moves as White (189 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 129 | 68.3% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 54 | 28.6% | 50.9% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Azali usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Azali usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Azali usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Azali usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Azali usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Azali usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 88.5% | 55.9% |
| c6 | 6 | 6.3% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 95.0% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Tannaz Azali's chess games
All 387 games by Tannaz Azali in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 159 wins, 65 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 16 | 5/3/8 | 31.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 40 | 18/9/13 | 45.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 18 | 6/4/8 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 2/1/10 | 15.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | Pavel Smirnov | 2,544 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | E16 |
| Dec 2023 | Andrey Rychagov | 2,543 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Feb 2024 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,467 | Titled Tue Early | B45 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Early | D01 |
| Nov 2023 | Iulija Osmak | 2,449 | Titled Tue Late | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 154 | 74.5 | 2,223 |
| ch-IRI w | 2024 | 43 | 22 | 1,937 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 24 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| 11th Sharjah Cup Qual w | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,946 |
| Zonal 3.1 w | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,145 |
| 16th Moscow Open A | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,977 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open w | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,918 |
| Asian Online w | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,953 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tannaz Azali's chess games?
387 games by Tannaz Azali, from Nov 2012 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 Tannaz Azali has played.
What does Tannaz Azali play on the first move as White?
Across 189 games with White in our database, Tannaz Azali opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tannaz Azali answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Tannaz Azali play as White?
As White, Tannaz Azali's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Slav Defense (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 189 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tannaz Azali play as Black?
As Black, Tannaz Azali most often plays: Sicilian (40 games, 45.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (18 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 15.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 198 games.
What is Tannaz Azali's FIDE rating?
Tannaz Azali is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,136 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Tannaz Azali played?
Our database contains 387 games by Tannaz Azali, covering Nov 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 159 wins, 65 draws, 163 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tannaz Azali?
387 games by Tannaz Azali 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.