Prepare against Javad Mohtaji
France · World #59,031 classical · FIDE ID 617229
Our database contains 44 games by Javad Mohtaji, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Javad Mohtaji's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Javad Mohtaji 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 | 1,859 | 2,056 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,794 | 1,822 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,807 | 1,807 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 7 | 27 | 22.7% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Javad Mohtaji's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Javad Mohtaji's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.4% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mohtaji usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mohtaji usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Mohtaji usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Javad Mohtaji's chess games
All 44 games by Javad Mohtaji in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D71 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E37 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Christophe Gilbert | 2,135 | Paris Apsap Open | D97 |
| Dec 2003 | Gabriel Guillory | 1,930 | chT3-FRA Gr03 0304 | B33 |
| May 1997 | Jean Claude Tran | 1,750 | 20th Syre Memorial Open | D85 |
| Jan 1994 | Jean-luc David | 1,720 | Syre Memorial Open 17th | A00 |
| Oct 2009 | Francois Balducchi | 1,708 | Corsica Masters Open 13th | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20th Syre Memorial Open | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,748 |
| Paris Open | 1998 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,925 |
| Paris Apsap Open | 1998 | 7 | 2 | 2,048 |
| 11th Tarbes Open | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,100 |
| Montpellier Open B | 1997 | 3 | 1 | 1,952 |
| chT4-FRA 0809 | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,633 |
| Corsica Masters Open 13th | 2009 | 2 | 1 | 2,116 |
| 2nd Toulouse Lardenne Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,464 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Javad Mohtaji's chess games?
44 games by Javad Mohtaji, from Apr 2003 to Jul 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 Javad Mohtaji has played.
What does Javad Mohtaji play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Javad Mohtaji opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Javad Mohtaji answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Javad Mohtaji play as White?
As White, Javad Mohtaji's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Javad Mohtaji play as Black?
As Black, Javad Mohtaji most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Javad Mohtaji's FIDE rating?
Javad Mohtaji is currently rated 1,859 in classical chess, 1,794 in rapid and 1,807 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,056 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Javad Mohtaji played?
Our database contains 44 games by Javad Mohtaji, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 27 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Javad Mohtaji?
44 games by Javad Mohtaji 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.