Prepare against Mahmoud Eskandari
IRN · World #30,068 classical · FIDE ID 12518263
When preparing against Mahmoud Eskandari, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mahmoud Eskandari, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Eskandari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Eskandari 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 | 1,953 | 2,224 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,146 | 2,188 | Jul 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,239 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 4 | 14 | 41.9% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 4,604 rated games against 1,348 different opponents, across 570 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 528 | 315 | 74 | 139 | 59.7% | 1,916 | 2,035 | 16 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 1,529 | 194 | 480 | 69.4% | 1,819 | 2,006 | 25 |
| Blitz | 1,739 | 1,063 | 130 | 546 | 61.1% | 1,938 | 2,055 | 14 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 957 | 302 | 135 | 520 | 31.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 3,535 | 2,595 | 273 | 667 | 73.4% |
Wins over titled players: 10 vs GM · 54 vs IM · 167 vs FM · 46 vs CM · 3 vs WGM · 37 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 18 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
81 tournament wins from 542 events, 40 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 64 | 9 | 25 | 1,857 | 2,006 |
| 2025 | 354 | 245 | 26 | 83 | 1,841 | 2,019 |
| 2024 | 215 | 144 | 16 | 55 | 1,845 | 2,005 |
| 2023 | 252 | 174 | 26 | 52 | 1,702 | 1,890 |
| 2022 | 183 | 119 | 16 | 48 | 1,692 | 1,838 |
| 2021 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1,712 | 1,900 |
| 2020 | 99 | 72 | 5 | 22 | 1,785 | 1,987 |
| 2019 | 670 | 446 | 62 | 162 | 1,858 | 2,026 |
| 2018 | 945 | 600 | 93 | 252 | 1,890 | 2,035 |
| 2017 | 1,032 | 649 | 93 | 290 | 1,928 | 2,066 |
| 2016 | 518 | 351 | 44 | 123 | 1,926 | 2,098 |
| 2015 | 61 | 31 | 6 | 24 | 2,029 | 2,050 |
| 2014 | 25 | 15 | 0 | 10 | 2,056 | 2,136 |
| 2011 | 35 | 22 | 1 | 12 | 2,024 | 2,127 |
| 2010 | 40 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 2,083 | 2,120 |
| 2009 | 40 | 18 | 7 | 15 | 2,178 | 2,154 |
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2,182 | 1,982 |
| 2007 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 2,211 | 2,256 |
Where Mahmoud Eskandari has played
Iran (569) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Eskandari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Eskandari's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 35.7% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 61.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Mahmoud Eskandari's chess games
All 31 games by Mahmoud Eskandari in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - Oct 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, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2017 | Abolfazl Shokrian | 2,123 | Karaj Alborz Parsa School | C57 |
| Nov 2016 | Alireza Ghoorchibeygi | 2,019 | ch-Asian Amateur | D02 |
| Nov 2016 | Mahan Ramezani | 1,942 | ch-Asian Amateur | C54 |
| Nov 2016 | Omid Karimi | 1,872 | ch-Asian Amateur | A07 |
| Nov 2016 | Moharram Ahmadian | 1,858 | ch-Asian Amateur | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,052 |
| 1st Gazi International Open Chess Tournament | Category B | 2026 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| Karaj Alborz Parsa School | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,817 |
| chT-IRI 14th | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 2,054 |
| 2nd Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,058 |
| 12th Rasht Khazar Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 2,109 |
| 13th Rasht Khazar Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 2,156 |
| 9th Istanbul International Open | B Category | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Eskandari's chess games?
31 games by Mahmoud Eskandari, from Jan 2008 to Oct 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 Mahmoud Eskandari has played.
What does Mahmoud Eskandari play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Eskandari opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Eskandari answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Eskandari play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Eskandari's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Eskandari play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Eskandari most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mahmoud Eskandari's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Eskandari is currently rated 1,953 in classical chess, 2,146 in rapid and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,224 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Mahmoud Eskandari played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mahmoud Eskandari, covering Jan 2008 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Eskandari?
31 games by Mahmoud Eskandari 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.