Prepare against Anousha Mahdian
WIM · IRN · World #14,641 classical · FIDE ID 12571490
When preparing against Anousha Mahdian, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (78%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation as Black, 28.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 536 games by Anousha Mahdian, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Anousha Mahdian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anousha Mahdian 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 | 2,110 | 2,212 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,065 | 2,091 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,989 | 1,990 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 536 | 242 | 94 | 200 | 45.1% |
| As White | 264 | 132 | 41 | 91 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 272 | 110 | 53 | 109 | 40.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anousha Mahdian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anousha Mahdian's side.
First moves as White (264 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 199 | 75.4% | 59.3% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 14.0% | 56.8% |
| c4 | 21 | 8.0% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 7 | 2.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 59.3% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues c4 (58.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues e3 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Mahdian usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (133 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 97 | 72.9% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 23 | 17.3% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 6.0% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 2 | 1.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 76 | 78.4% | 43.4% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 16.5% | 56.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.1% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
Anousha Mahdian's chess games
All 536 games by Anousha Mahdian in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 242 wins, 94 draws, 200 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 34 | 18/5/11 | 52.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 17/1/8 | 65.4% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 6/2/12 | 30.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 18 | 10/2/6 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 13/7/15 | 37.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 25 | 7/3/15 | 28.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 21 | 11/3/7 | 52.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 19 | 8/3/8 | 42.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Tomas Kraus | 2,501 | Titled Tue Early | D85 |
| Jun 2025 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,489 | 11th Cesme Open A | A48 |
| Jun 2020 | Gunay Mammadzada | 2,443 | Speed Chess w Q1 | D10 |
| May 2022 | Elina Danielian | 2,441 | Speed Chess w Q1 | B13 |
| Sep 2017 | Sarasadat Khademalsharieh | 2,433 | chT-IRI 16th | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 54 | 24 | 2,207 |
| ch-IRI w | 2022 | 37 | 22.5 | 2,012 |
| ch-Asia U20 Girls | 2022 | 33 | 19 | 1,894 |
| Speed Chess w Q1 | 2022 | 21 | 13 | 2,366 |
| Asia zt 3.1 w | 2019 | 17 | 10.5 | 1,905 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,256 |
| TUR-chT 2nd League | 2024 | 15 | 12.5 | 2,091 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2022 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anousha Mahdian's chess games?
536 games by Anousha Mahdian, from May 2013 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 Anousha Mahdian has played.
What does Anousha Mahdian play on the first move as White?
Across 264 games with White in our database, Anousha Mahdian opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anousha Mahdian answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Anousha Mahdian play as White?
As White, Anousha Mahdian's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (34 games, 52.9% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 264 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anousha Mahdian play as Black?
As Black, Anousha Mahdian most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (21 games, 52.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 272 games.
What is Anousha Mahdian's FIDE rating?
Anousha Mahdian is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess, 2,065 in rapid and 1,989 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Anousha Mahdian played?
Our database contains 536 games by Anousha Mahdian, covering May 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 242 wins, 94 draws, 200 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anousha Mahdian?
536 games by Anousha Mahdian 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.