Prepare against Mahmoud Maasarani
Lebanon · World #40,691 classical · FIDE ID 5300681
Our database contains 206 games by Mahmoud Maasarani, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahmoud Maasarani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahmoud Maasarani 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 | 1,932 | 2,177 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,913 | 2,100 | Nov 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,039 | 2,111 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 206 | 79 | 56 | 71 | 38.3% |
| As White | 105 | 48 | 24 | 33 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 101 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahmoud Maasarani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahmoud Maasarani's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 84 | 80.0% | 60.1% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 12.4% | 42.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 6.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 60.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues Nf3 (57.9% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues Nf3 (66.1% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (15% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Maasarani usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 20 | 37.0% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 20 | 37.0% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.3% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 29.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Mahmoud Maasarani's chess games
All 206 games by Mahmoud Maasarani in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 79 wins, 56 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 30 | 17/5/8 | 56.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A49 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Modern Defense | 21 | 4/8/9 | 19.0% |
| B06 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Anastasios Pavlidis | 2,363 | 9th Mediterranean Cup | A81 |
| Dec 2004 | Faisal Khairallah | 2,323 | Beirut zt 3.1 | B10 |
| Dec 2012 | Ahmad Najjar | 2,271 | ch-LIB | E01 |
| May 2006 | Sameer Mansour | 2,268 | chT-Arab Clubs | D03 |
| Dec 2004 | Antoine Kassis | 2,221 | Beirut zt 3.1 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LIB | 2014 | 61 | 37.5 | 2,196 |
| ch-LIB sf | 2017 | 21 | 16 | 2,036 |
| ch-LIB 41st | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,945 |
| 40th LIB Championship | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,047 |
| ch-LBN | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,693 |
| 8th Mediterranean Championship | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 2,165 |
| Beirut zt 3.1 | 2004 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| ch-LIB 37th | 2011 | 8 | 4 | 2,068 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahmoud Maasarani's chess games?
206 games by Mahmoud Maasarani, from Oct 2003 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 Maasarani has played.
What does Mahmoud Maasarani play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Mahmoud Maasarani opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahmoud Maasarani answers 1...Nc6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Mahmoud Maasarani play as White?
As White, Mahmoud Maasarani's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 29.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahmoud Maasarani play as Black?
As Black, Mahmoud Maasarani most often plays: Modern Defense (21 games, 19.0% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Mahmoud Maasarani's FIDE rating?
Mahmoud Maasarani is currently rated 1,932 in classical chess, 1,913 in rapid and 2,039 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Mahmoud Maasarani played?
Our database contains 206 games by Mahmoud Maasarani, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 56 draws, 71 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahmoud Maasarani?
206 games by Mahmoud Maasarani 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.