Prepare against Mehrdad Sedaghati
FM · IRN · World #11,321 classical · FIDE ID 12502766
Our database contains 259 games by Mehrdad Sedaghati, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehrdad Sedaghati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehrdad Sedaghati 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 | 2,150 | 2,337 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,334 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,185 | 2,294 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 259 | 79 | 36 | 144 | 30.5% |
| As White | 124 | 37 | 24 | 63 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 135 | 42 | 12 | 81 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehrdad Sedaghati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehrdad Sedaghati's side.
First moves as White (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 114 | 91.9% | 39.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.4% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 39.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Sedaghati usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 57 | 89.1% | 40.4% |
| e5 | 6 | 9.4% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 43 | 78.2% | 31.4% |
| d5 | 12 | 21.8% | 33.3% |
Mehrdad Sedaghati's chess games
All 259 games by Mehrdad Sedaghati in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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, 36 draws, 144 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/1/8 | 35.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 22 | 9/4/9 | 40.9% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 3/0/11 | 21.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Seyed Khalil Mousavi | 2,480 | Karoun Masters Cup 5th | B87 |
| Feb 2019 | Mersad Khodashenas | 2,455 | 6th Karoun Masters Cup | B12 |
| Aug 2019 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,442 | 3rd Khomeyn Aftab Cup Open | D15 |
| Jan 2015 | Morteza Mahjoob Zardast | 2,416 | ch-IRI | A33 |
| Sep 2015 | Masoud Mosadeghpour | 2,416 | 12th Avicenna Open | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 78 | 22 | 2,045 |
| ch-IRI | 2015 | 33 | 13.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2019 | 21 | 8 | 2,229 |
| 18th Fajr Open | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,255 |
| Rasht Open | 2015 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,232 |
| 15th Arak Open | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 2,315 |
| 1st Tehran Paytakht Cup | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,330 |
| 12th Avicenna Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,399 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehrdad Sedaghati's chess games?
259 games by Mehrdad Sedaghati, from Apr 2008 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 Mehrdad Sedaghati has played.
What does Mehrdad Sedaghati play on the first move as White?
Across 124 games with White in our database, Mehrdad Sedaghati opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehrdad Sedaghati answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Mehrdad Sedaghati play as White?
As White, Mehrdad Sedaghati's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 124 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehrdad Sedaghati play as Black?
As Black, Mehrdad Sedaghati most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 135 games.
What is Mehrdad Sedaghati's FIDE rating?
Mehrdad Sedaghati is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,185 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,337 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Mehrdad Sedaghati played?
Our database contains 259 games by Mehrdad Sedaghati, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 79 wins, 36 draws, 144 losses (30.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehrdad Sedaghati?
259 games by Mehrdad Sedaghati 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.