Prepare against Vahid Khalesi
FM · IRN · World #11,956 classical · FIDE ID 12505366
When preparing against Vahid Khalesi, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (70% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 201 games by Vahid Khalesi, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Vahid Khalesi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vahid Khalesi 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 | 2,143 | 2,302 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,192 | 2,278 | Feb 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,124 | 2,254 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 201 | 76 | 51 | 74 | 37.8% |
| As White | 104 | 46 | 21 | 37 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 97 | 30 | 30 | 37 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vahid Khalesi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vahid Khalesi's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 98.1% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Khalesi usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Khalesi usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Khalesi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Khalesi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khalesi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 30 | 69.8% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 8 | 18.6% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 9.3% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 78.4% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 4 | 10.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Vahid Khalesi's chess games
All 201 games by Vahid Khalesi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 76 wins, 51 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 3/6/2 | 27.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Andrei Kovalev | 2,517 | 20th Fajr Open | B82 |
| Nov 2019 | Amirreza Pourramezanali | 2,486 | chT-IRI 18th | E05 |
| Jan 2026 | Pouria Darini | 2,458 | Muscat International Chess Championship 2026 | Blitz | B59 |
| Feb 2008 | Bachana Morchiashvili | 2,434 | 16th Fajr Open | B19 |
| Dec 2015 | Homayoon Toufighi | 2,381 | 2nd Bandarabbas Galedari Cup | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kerman | 2012 | 14 | 12 | 2,482 |
| ch-IRI | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,176 |
| Nakhchivan Sunday GM 06 | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 2,272 |
| Pamukkale Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,271 |
| Ankara Baskent Univ Open 7th | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,162 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,159 |
| 3rd Nakhchivan Sunday IM | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,305 |
| Nakhchivan Sunday IM 2nd | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vahid Khalesi's chess games?
201 games by Vahid Khalesi, from Jul 2005 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 Vahid Khalesi has played.
What does Vahid Khalesi play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Vahid Khalesi opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vahid Khalesi answers 1...e6 (70% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Vahid Khalesi play as White?
As White, Vahid Khalesi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vahid Khalesi play as Black?
As Black, Vahid Khalesi most often plays: Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Vahid Khalesi's FIDE rating?
Vahid Khalesi is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess, 2,192 in rapid and 2,124 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,302 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Vahid Khalesi played?
Our database contains 201 games by Vahid Khalesi, covering Jul 2005 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 51 draws, 74 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vahid Khalesi?
201 games by Vahid Khalesi 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.