Prepare against Kian Mashmooli
CM · IRN · World #10,905 classical · FIDE ID 12513415
When preparing against Kian Mashmooli, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 36 games by Kian Mashmooli, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kian Mashmooli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kian Mashmooli 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 | 2,156 | 2,208 | Jan 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,069 | 2,110 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,061 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 30.6% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kian Mashmooli's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kian Mashmooli's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Mashmooli usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Kian Mashmooli's chess games
All 36 games by Kian Mashmooli in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | E Zuferi | 2,334 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
| Nov 2017 | Nima Hosseinzadeh | 2,318 | chT-IRI 16th | C56 |
| Dec 2024 | Klendi Zeneli | 2,249 | Titled Tue Early | D02 |
| Sep 2015 | Mohammad Karimi | 2,207 | chT-IRI 14th | A28 |
| Nov 2015 | Ali Rastbod | 2,190 | chT-IRI 14th | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| chT-IRI 14th | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,388 |
| Rasht Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,097 |
| 2nd Tehran Behin Cup | 2014 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
| ch-Asia U18 | 2013 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,162 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,978 |
| Hamedan Open | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,055 |
| chT-IRI 16th | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kian Mashmooli's chess games?
36 games by Kian Mashmooli, from Apr 2009 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 Kian Mashmooli has played.
What does Kian Mashmooli play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Kian Mashmooli opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kian Mashmooli answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Kian Mashmooli play as White?
As White, Kian Mashmooli's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kian Mashmooli play as Black?
As Black, Kian Mashmooli most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kian Mashmooli's FIDE rating?
Kian Mashmooli is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,069 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,208 (Jan 2015).
How many games has Kian Mashmooli played?
Our database contains 36 games by Kian Mashmooli, covering Apr 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kian Mashmooli?
36 games by Kian Mashmooli 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.