Prepare against Mehrdad Yousefzadeh
Canada · World #101,166 classical · FIDE ID 2616920
When preparing against Mehrdad Yousefzadeh, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Alekhine Defense as Black, 16.0% over 25 games.
Our database contains 69 games by Mehrdad Yousefzadeh, covering Aug 2025 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mehrdad Yousefzadeh 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 | 1,726 | 1,756 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 18 | 16 | 35 | 26.1% |
| As White | 32 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 10 | 9 | 18 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 96.9% | 35.5% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 35.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Yousefzadeh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Yousefzadeh usually continues c4 (38.9% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Yousefzadeh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Yousefzadeh usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 100.0% | 32.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 71.4% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's chess games
All 69 games by Mehrdad Yousefzadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2025 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A31 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 25 | 4/8/13 | 16.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | Mahmoud Said | 2,245 | 3rd Fajr Open | E30 |
| May 2004 | Nigel Fullbrook | 2,222 | Keres Memorial 29th | B03 |
| Mar 2002 | Alvah Mayo | 2,106 | ch-CAN & zonal | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-CAN & zonal | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,074 |
| 3rd Fajr Open | 1993 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,288 |
| 2nd Fajr Open | 1992 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| 30th Keres Memorial | 2005 | 7 | 3 | 2,126 |
| Keres Memorial 29th | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| Vancouver Mt Seymour active | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,779 |
| 27th Keres Memorial | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| Western Canadian Open | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 2,071 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's chess games?
69 games by Mehrdad Yousefzadeh, from Aug 2025 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 Yousefzadeh has played.
What does Mehrdad Yousefzadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Mehrdad Yousefzadeh opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mehrdad Yousefzadeh answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Mehrdad Yousefzadeh play as White?
As White, Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian: Sämisch (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mehrdad Yousefzadeh play as Black?
As Black, Mehrdad Yousefzadeh most often plays: Alekhine Defense (25 games, 16.0% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mehrdad Yousefzadeh's FIDE rating?
Mehrdad Yousefzadeh is currently rated 1,726 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (May 2026).
How many games has Mehrdad Yousefzadeh played?
Our database contains 69 games by Mehrdad Yousefzadeh, covering Aug 2025 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 35 losses (26.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mehrdad Yousefzadeh?
69 games by Mehrdad Yousefzadeh 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.