Prepare against Maedeh Yousefian
WFM · IRN · World #26,569 classical · FIDE ID 22568670
When preparing against Maedeh Yousefian, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Maedeh Yousefian, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Maedeh Yousefian's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maedeh Yousefian 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 | 2,008 | 2,008 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,014 | 2,015 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,867 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 41.4% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 5 | 14 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maedeh Yousefian's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maedeh Yousefian's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 96.4% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Yousefian usually continues c3 (72.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Yousefian usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Yousefian usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Yousefian usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 34.6% |
Maedeh Yousefian's chess games
All 58 games by Maedeh Yousefian in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Nikoloz Chkhaidze | 2,196 | 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | B22 |
| Jun 2024 | Mitra Asgharzadeh | 2,019 | ch-IRI w | B27 |
| Aug 2026 | Ahmet Emir Ozturk | 1,958 | 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | B23 |
| Sep 2022 | Elnaz Kaliakhmet | 1,864 | Wch U12 Girls | E19 |
| Aug 2026 | Evren Atayman | 1,857 | 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | C60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI w | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,763 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,792 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,409 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 Girls Asia Qual | 2020 | 7 | 5 | 1,599 |
| 2.Kapadokya Uluslararası Açık Satranç Turnuvası | 2026 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,971 |
| 9th Golden Apricot 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 1,968 |
| ch-Asia U14 Girls | 2024 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,785 |
| Wch FIDE Online U10 w | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,186 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maedeh Yousefian's chess games?
58 games by Maedeh Yousefian, from Sep 2017 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 Maedeh Yousefian has played.
What does Maedeh Yousefian play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Maedeh Yousefian opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maedeh Yousefian answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maedeh Yousefian play as White?
As White, Maedeh Yousefian's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maedeh Yousefian play as Black?
As Black, Maedeh Yousefian most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Maedeh Yousefian's FIDE rating?
Maedeh Yousefian is currently rated 2,008 in classical chess, 2,014 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maedeh Yousefian played?
Our database contains 58 games by Maedeh Yousefian, covering Sep 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maedeh Yousefian?
58 games by Maedeh Yousefian 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.