Prepare against Mahdi Gholami Orimi
GM · IRN · World #292 classical · FIDE ID 12558486
When preparing against Mahdi Gholami Orimi, expect 1.d4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 25.8% over 31 games.
Our database contains 1,498 games by Mahdi Gholami Orimi, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mahdi Gholami Orimi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahdi Gholami Orimi 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 | 2,553 | 2,553 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,483 | 2,483 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,523 | 2,523 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,498 | 769 | 312 | 417 | 51.3% |
| As White | 754 | 417 | 166 | 171 | 55.3% |
| As Black | 744 | 352 | 146 | 246 | 47.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahdi Gholami Orimi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahdi Gholami Orimi's side.
First moves as White (750 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 588 | 78.4% | 64.9% |
| c4 | 67 | 8.9% | 68.7% |
| e4 | 30 | 4.0% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 3.9% | 84.5% |
| b3 | 13 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 6 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 64.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Orimi usually continues c4 (67.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Orimi usually continues c4 (62.2% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Orimi usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Orimi usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Orimi usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Orimi usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (334 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 169 | 50.6% | 52.4% |
| c5 | 96 | 28.7% | 71.9% |
| g6 | 42 | 12.6% | 59.5% |
| c6 | 9 | 2.7% | 61.1% |
| d6 | 5 | 1.5% | 40.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 0.6% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 190 | 79.8% | 56.6% |
| f5 | 13 | 5.5% | 65.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 5.0% | 70.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 3 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.3% | 66.7% |
Mahdi Gholami Orimi's chess games
All 1,498 games by Mahdi Gholami Orimi in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 769 wins, 312 draws, 417 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 92 | 50/24/18 | 54.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 68 | 34/16/18 | 50.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 62 | 37/13/12 | 59.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 53 | 21/16/16 | 39.6% |
| E69 | King's Indian Defense | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| E04 | Catalan | 34 | 14/12/8 | 41.2% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 31 | 17/9/5 | 54.8% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 20/4/5 | 69.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 25 | 15/5/5 | 60.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 24 | 14/7/3 | 58.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 59 | 34/6/19 | 57.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 57 | 18/22/17 | 31.6% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 52 | 31/2/19 | 59.6% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 42 | 12/11/19 | 28.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 36 | 15/10/11 | 41.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 32 | 12/7/13 | 37.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 31 | 8/12/11 | 25.8% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 29 | 17/4/8 | 58.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 20 | 6/7/7 | 30.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 17 | 12/1/4 | 70.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | 2,777 | Titled Tue Early | E69 |
| Feb 2026 | Vincent Keymer | 2,776 | Titled Tue | E48 |
| Mar 2023 | Wesley So | 2,761 | Titled Tue Early | C58 |
| Jul 2024 | Vladimir Kramnik | 2,753 | Titled Tue Early | E48 |
| Jun 2025 | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | 2,746 | Titled Tue Early | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 658 | 436 | 2,507 |
| ch-IRI | 2021 | 48 | 22 | 2,407 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2021 | 21 | 12 | 2,251 |
| World Blitz 2025 | 2025 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,600 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2019 | 18 | 9 | 2,317 |
| World ol U16 | 2018 | 15 | 9 | 2,305 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 15 | 8 | 2,414 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,404 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Masoud Mosadeghpour (13 games) · M. Amin Tabatabaei (13 games) · Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (13 games) · Pouria Darini (11 games) · Arash Daghli (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahdi Gholami Orimi's chess games?
1,498 games by Mahdi Gholami Orimi, from Sep 2012 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 Mahdi Gholami Orimi has played.
What does Mahdi Gholami Orimi play on the first move as White?
Across 750 games with White in our database, Mahdi Gholami Orimi opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahdi Gholami Orimi answers 1...e5 (51% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mahdi Gholami Orimi play as White?
As White, Mahdi Gholami Orimi's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (92 games, 54.3% win rate); Slav Defense (68 games, 50.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (62 games, 59.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 754 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahdi Gholami Orimi play as Black?
As Black, Mahdi Gholami Orimi most often plays: Modern Defense (59 games, 57.6% win rate); Indian Defense (57 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian (52 games, 59.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 744 games.
What is Mahdi Gholami Orimi's FIDE rating?
Mahdi Gholami Orimi is currently rated 2,553 in classical chess, 2,483 in rapid and 2,523 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,553 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mahdi Gholami Orimi played?
Our database contains 1,498 games by Mahdi Gholami Orimi, covering Sep 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 769 wins, 312 draws, 417 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahdi Gholami Orimi?
1,498 games by Mahdi Gholami Orimi 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.