Prepare against Mahan Baneshi
IRN · World #10,907 classical · FIDE ID 12562220
Our database contains 42 games by Mahan Baneshi, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahan Baneshi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahan Baneshi 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 | 2,173 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,118 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,056 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 5 | 24 | 31.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 1 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahan Baneshi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahan Baneshi's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Baneshi usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Baneshi usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Baneshi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Mahan Baneshi's chess games
All 42 games by Mahan Baneshi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2013 - 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: 13 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Noe Tutisani | 2,432 | 3rd Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open | E60 |
| Nov 2019 | Arad Nazari | 2,334 | ch-IRI sf | B31 |
| Apr 2018 | Adnan Nadimifar | 2,286 | Shiraz Farvardin Open | E29 |
| Jan 2021 | Mahan Ramezani | 2,156 | ch-IRI U18 | D96 |
| Mar 2021 | Sobhan Zahmati | 1,979 | ch-IRI Online | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,761 |
| ch-IRI U18 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| Shiraz Farvardin Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,221 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,209 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2017 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,168 |
| 7th Bushehr Lian Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,744 |
| ch-Asian Schools U13 12th Blitz | 2016 | 2 | 0 | 1,226 |
| chT-IRI S2 17th | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahan Baneshi's chess games?
42 games by Mahan Baneshi, from Mar 2013 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 Mahan Baneshi has played.
What does Mahan Baneshi play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mahan Baneshi opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahan Baneshi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahan Baneshi play as White?
As White, Mahan Baneshi's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahan Baneshi play as Black?
As Black, Mahan Baneshi most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Mahan Baneshi's FIDE rating?
Mahan Baneshi is currently rated 2,156 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mahan Baneshi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Mahan Baneshi, covering Mar 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahan Baneshi?
42 games by Mahan Baneshi 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.