A.R. Saleh Salem vs M. Amin Tabatabaei
GM A.R. Saleh Salem (2640) · GM M. Amin Tabatabaei (2722)
A.R. Saleh Salem and M. Amin Tabatabaei have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2021 and the most recent in Jan 2026. Salem leads 4 wins to 3, with 3 draws (70% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Catalan (2 games). The average game between them lasted 59 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Salem | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salem with White | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| Tabatabaei with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Salem | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Classical | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Rapid | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Salem | Draws | Tabatabaei |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Catalan | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | AR Salem | 0-1 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Titled Tue |
| May 2024 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Catalan | 7th Sharjah Masters |
| May 2024 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Dubai Police Open A |
| Dec 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1-0 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | Wch Blitz |
| Mar 2023 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 0-1 | Catalan | Chessable Masters Play In |
| Dec 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Wch Blitz |
| Nov 2022 | A.R. Saleh Salem | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Speed Chess Q2 |
| May 2022 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | A.R. Saleh Salem | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense | 5th Sharjah Masters |
| Sep 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | A.R. Saleh Salem | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4th Sharjah Masters |
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What is the head-to-head score between A.R. Saleh Salem and M. Amin Tabatabaei?
In 10 recorded games, A.R. Saleh Salem has 4 wins, M. Amin Tabatabaei has 3 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have A.R. Saleh Salem and M. Amin Tabatabaei played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2021 to Jan 2026.
What openings do A.R. Saleh Salem and M. Amin Tabatabaei play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Catalan (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.