Prepare against Mahdi Nikookar
FM · IRN · World #3,473 classical · FIDE ID 22552987
When preparing against Mahdi Nikookar, expect 1.d4 in 39% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (34% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Mahdi Nikookar, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mahdi Nikookar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahdi Nikookar 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 | 2,321 | 2,321 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,117 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,095 | 2,095 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 91 | 36 | 89 | 42.1% |
| As White | 107 | 49 | 19 | 39 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 109 | 42 | 17 | 50 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahdi Nikookar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahdi Nikookar's side.
First moves as White (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 42 | 39.3% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 27 | 25.2% | 68.5% |
| e4 | 22 | 20.6% | 43.2% |
| c4 | 12 | 11.2% | 41.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (74% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (2% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 68.5% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Nikookar usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 33.9% | 45.0% |
| c6 | 16 | 27.1% | 46.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 18.6% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.9% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 4 | 6.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 8 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 15.6% | 50.0% |
Mahdi Nikookar's chess games
All 216 games by Mahdi Nikookar in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 91 wins, 36 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 21 | 12/5/4 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Old Indian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2021 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,629 | ch-IRI | A87 |
| Mar 2021 | Masoud Mosadeghpour | 2,498 | ch-IRI Online | C01 |
| May 2023 | Arash Tahbaz | 2,461 | Tehran zt 3.1 | D00 |
| May 2025 | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | 2,456 | Asian Individual Blitz | C19 |
| Mar 2021 | Amirreza Pour Agha Bala | 2,432 | ch-IRI Online | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 41 | 17.5 | 2,146 |
| ch-IRI | 2024 | 24 | 6.5 | 2,193 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
| Fuby Akademi Norm 4 IM | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,277 |
| 8th Golden Apricot | 2025 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,499 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 9 | 7 | 2,273 |
| Kapadokya Int. Open | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahdi Nikookar's chess games?
216 games by Mahdi Nikookar, from Oct 2015 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 Nikookar has played.
What does Mahdi Nikookar play on the first move as White?
Across 107 games with White in our database, Mahdi Nikookar opens with 1.d4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahdi Nikookar answers 1...e6 (34% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (16% of games).
What openings does Mahdi Nikookar play as White?
As White, Mahdi Nikookar's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (20 games, 55.0% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 107 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahdi Nikookar play as Black?
As Black, Mahdi Nikookar most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 109 games.
What is Mahdi Nikookar's FIDE rating?
Mahdi Nikookar is currently rated 2,321 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,095 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mahdi Nikookar played?
Our database contains 216 games by Mahdi Nikookar, covering Oct 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 36 draws, 89 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahdi Nikookar?
216 games by Mahdi Nikookar 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.