Prepare against Mahmoud Ghavami
Spain · World #135,971 classical · FIDE ID 24581097
When preparing against Mahmoud Ghavami, expect 1.d4 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (68%).
Our database contains 123 games by Mahmoud Ghavami, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Ghavami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Ghavami 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 | 1,631 | 1,705 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,674 | 1,674 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 123 | 42 | 23 | 58 | 34.1% |
| As White | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 63 | 16 | 10 | 37 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Ghavami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Ghavami's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 46.7% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 18.3% | 59.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.7% | 35.0% |
| b3 | 9 | 15.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 59.1% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ghavami usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 46.4% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 68.0% | 41.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Mahmoud Ghavami's chess games
All 123 games by Mahmoud Ghavami in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 42 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | London System | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Juan Alonso Villodre Miranda | 1,652 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | D02 |
| Jan 2018 | Javier 1962 Martinez Martinez | 1,644 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | A01 |
| Jan 2018 | Juan Manuel Menendez Domens | 1,644 | ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | B40 |
| May 2016 | Francisco Javier Martin Garcia | 1,617 | 10th Madrid Los Angeles Open | B20 |
| Jan 2019 | Antonio De Juan Rivas | 1,560 | ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Madrid Seniors 50 | 2018 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,591 |
| ch-Madrid Seniors 65 | 2020 | 14 | 7 | 1,619 |
| 12th Francisco Codes Memorial Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,526 |
| 8th Oviedo Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,469 |
| 27th Madrid San Viator Open B | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,406 |
| ch-Madrid City Seniors 50 | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,624 |
| ch-Madrid Previa-B | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,556 |
| 10th Madrid Los Angeles Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,575 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Ghavami's chess games?
123 games by Mahmoud Ghavami, from Apr 2016 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 Mahmoud Ghavami has played.
What does Mahmoud Ghavami play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Ghavami opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Ghavami answers 1...e6 (46% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Ghavami play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Ghavami's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Ghavami play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Ghavami most often plays: London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Mahmoud Ghavami's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Ghavami is currently rated 1,631 in classical chess, 1,674 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,705 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Mahmoud Ghavami played?
Our database contains 123 games by Mahmoud Ghavami, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 23 draws, 58 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Ghavami?
123 games by Mahmoud Ghavami 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.