Prepare against Mahsa Alavi
WFM · IRN · World #16,369 classical · FIDE ID 42506123
When preparing against Mahsa Alavi, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 216 games by Mahsa Alavi, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mahsa Alavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahsa Alavi 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 | 2,092 | 2,092 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,178 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,009 | 2,009 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 94 | 23 | 99 | 43.5% |
| As White | 108 | 50 | 10 | 48 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 108 | 44 | 13 | 51 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahsa Alavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahsa Alavi's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 100 | 92.6% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Alavi usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Alavi usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Alavi usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Alavi usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Alavi usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Alavi usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 47 | 85.5% | 51.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.1% | 30.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 32 | 86.5% | 48.4% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 8.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Mahsa Alavi's chess games
All 216 games by Mahsa Alavi in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 94 wins, 23 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 10/1/9 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Gennadi Gutman | 2,445 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Jan 2026 | Vladislav Gontcharov | 2,421 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | E06 |
| Nov 2025 | Alexander Gelman | 2,410 | Titled Tue | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | L M S T De Silva | 2,393 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A15 |
| Jan 2026 | Zechen Yu | 2,388 | 3rd 3-0 Thursday | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 76 | 30.5 | 2,133 |
| 3rd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 21 | 10 | 2,188 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,170 |
| ch-IRI w | 2019 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,729 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,259 |
| ch-Eastern Asia U12 Girls | 2021 | 9 | 7 | 1,311 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 2nd Jul 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahsa Alavi's chess games?
216 games by Mahsa Alavi, from Jan 2017 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 Mahsa Alavi has played.
What does Mahsa Alavi play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Mahsa Alavi opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahsa Alavi answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...a6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Mahsa Alavi play as White?
As White, Mahsa Alavi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Four Knights Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahsa Alavi play as Black?
As Black, Mahsa Alavi most often plays: Indian Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Mahsa Alavi's FIDE rating?
Mahsa Alavi is currently rated 2,092 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,009 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mahsa Alavi played?
Our database contains 216 games by Mahsa Alavi, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 94 wins, 23 draws, 99 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahsa Alavi?
216 games by Mahsa Alavi 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.