Prepare against Vesal Hamedi Nia
WIM · IRN · World #28,173 classical · FIDE ID 12542253
Our database contains 466 games by Vesal Hamedi Nia, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Vesal Hamedi Nia's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vesal Hamedi Nia 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 | 1,997 | 2,159 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,052 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,974 | 2,056 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 466 | 189 | 57 | 220 | 40.6% |
| As White | 218 | 97 | 28 | 93 | 44.5% |
| As Black | 248 | 92 | 29 | 127 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (218 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 215 | 98.6% | 50.7% |
| e3 | 2 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 50.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Nia usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Nia usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Nia usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.e3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (50% of these games) — Nia usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (128 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 124 | 96.9% | 39.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 83 | 97.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Vesal Hamedi Nia's chess games
All 466 games by Vesal Hamedi Nia in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 189 wins, 57 draws, 220 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 12/3/11 | 46.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 21 | 10/2/9 | 47.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/2/7 | 52.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| D84 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 12/9/24 | 26.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 35 | 13/4/18 | 37.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 31 | 16/2/13 | 51.6% |
| E11 | Catalan | 22 | 6/3/13 | 27.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 18 | 5/0/13 | 27.8% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 15 | 7/0/8 | 46.7% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | S.P. Sethuraman | 2,594 | Titled Tue Early | E08 |
| Jul 2025 | Robert Hungaski | 2,477 | Titled Tue Late | A43 |
| Apr 2021 | Rudik Makarian | 2,468 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | D37 |
| Jan 2024 | Meri Arabidze | 2,461 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jul 2022 | Kevin Terrieux | 2,446 | Titled Tue Early | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 211 | 81 | 2,155 |
| ch-IRI w | 2024 | 54 | 29 | 1,981 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 18 | 10 | 2,342 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2019 | 18 | 8 | 2,069 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 9 | 2,162 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,850 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,310 |
| ch-Asia Universities w | 2020 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,789 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vesal Hamedi Nia's chess games?
466 games by Vesal Hamedi Nia, from May 2011 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 Vesal Hamedi Nia has played.
What does Vesal Hamedi Nia play on the first move as White?
Across 218 games with White in our database, Vesal Hamedi Nia opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.e3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vesal Hamedi Nia answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (98% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Vesal Hamedi Nia play as White?
As White, Vesal Hamedi Nia's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); Slav Defense (24 games, 45.8% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (21 games, 47.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 218 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vesal Hamedi Nia play as Black?
As Black, Vesal Hamedi Nia most often plays: Sicilian (45 games, 26.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Indian Defense (31 games, 51.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 248 games.
What is Vesal Hamedi Nia's FIDE rating?
Vesal Hamedi Nia is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,974 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Vesal Hamedi Nia played?
Our database contains 466 games by Vesal Hamedi Nia, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 189 wins, 57 draws, 220 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vesal Hamedi Nia?
466 games by Vesal Hamedi Nia 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.