Prepare against Mahyar Najafiyan Pour
IRN · World #14,464 classical · FIDE ID 12512087
When preparing against Mahyar Najafiyan Pour, expect 1.d4 in 44% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 47 games by Mahyar Najafiyan Pour, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mahyar Najafiyan Pour 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 | 2,111 | 2,184 | Dec 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,148 | Mar 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,053 | 2,171 | Mar 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 31.9% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 11 | 40.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Pour usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Pour usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Pour usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 41% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Pour usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Pour usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Pour usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's chess games
All 47 games by Mahyar Najafiyan Pour in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 15 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E54 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Nima Fendereski | 2,303 | 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | B50 |
| Aug 2018 | Nikoloz Tsomaia | 2,266 | 2nd Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open | A05 |
| May 2016 | Pouya Mari Ooriad | 2,260 | chT-IRI Cities | B31 |
| May 2016 | Mehran Azamikia | 2,179 | chT-IRI Cities | D36 |
| Nov 2020 | Aryan Bashiri | 2,159 | ch-Tehran Universities | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-Tehran Universities | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,968 |
| Karaj Alborz Parsa School | 2017 | 5 | 3 | 1,539 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 2,250 |
| 17th Hamedan Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 2,091 |
| 2nd Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open | 2018 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,196 |
| 5th Sardaran Open | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,232 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's chess games?
47 games by Mahyar Najafiyan Pour, from Oct 2007 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 Mahyar Najafiyan Pour has played.
What does Mahyar Najafiyan Pour play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Mahyar Najafiyan Pour opens with 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (41% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mahyar Najafiyan Pour answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games).
What openings does Mahyar Najafiyan Pour play as White?
As White, Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mahyar Najafiyan Pour play as Black?
As Black, Mahyar Najafiyan Pour most often plays: English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mahyar Najafiyan Pour's FIDE rating?
Mahyar Najafiyan Pour is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,053 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,184 (Dec 2016).
How many games has Mahyar Najafiyan Pour played?
Our database contains 47 games by Mahyar Najafiyan Pour, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mahyar Najafiyan Pour?
47 games by Mahyar Najafiyan Pour 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.