Prepare against Mohammad Kia Moridi
IRN · World #11,445 classical · FIDE ID 36759473
When preparing against Mohammad Kia Moridi, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Mohammad Kia Moridi, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Kia Moridi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Kia Moridi 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 | 2,150 | Nov 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,229 | 2,229 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,170 | 2,170 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 51.4% |
| As White | 20 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 60.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 40.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 682 rated games against 448 different opponents, across 77 events in 2 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 237 | 129 | 33 | 75 | 54.4% | 1,774 | 1,853 | 10 |
| Rapid | 172 | 125 | 24 | 23 | 72.7% | 1,698 | 1,918 | 18 |
| Blitz | 164 | 116 | 14 | 34 | 70.7% | 1,757 | 1,940 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 220 | 67 | 44 | 109 | 30.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 397 | 307 | 47 | 43 | 77.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 12 vs FM · 3 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 73 events, 7 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 46 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 1,983 | 2,174 |
| 2025 | 196 | 135 | 24 | 37 | 1,855 | 2,048 |
| 2024 | 152 | 90 | 21 | 41 | 1,829 | 1,949 |
| 2023 | 137 | 78 | 19 | 40 | 1,669 | 1,756 |
| 2022 | 128 | 82 | 15 | 31 | 1,504 | 1,639 |
| 2021 | 23 | 14 | 0 | 9 | 1,471 | 1,471 |
Where Mohammad Kia Moridi has played
Iran (74) · Azerbaijan (4)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Kia Moridi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Kia Moridi's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 65.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Moridi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Moridi usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Moridi usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Moridi usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Mohammad Kia Moridi's chess games
All 35 games by Mohammad Kia Moridi in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2021 - Nov 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, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Xiaobing Gu | 2,148 | Ganja Open | B90 |
| Sep 2026 | Tabriz Idrisov | 2,106 | Guba Open 2026 | C41 |
| Sep 2026 | Ayaulym Kaldarova | 2,045 | Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | B40 |
| Nov 2025 | Akila Kavinda | 2,037 | Ganja Open | C24 |
| Sep 2026 | Elchin Shakaraliyev | 2,006 | Guba Open 2026 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guba Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Guba Open 2026 | Blitz | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,220 |
| Ganja Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,125 |
| Ganja Open 2025 | Rapid | 2025 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,117 |
| 58th Iranian Men 1405 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 2,029 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Kia Moridi's chess games?
35 games by Mohammad Kia Moridi, from Dec 2021 to Nov 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 Mohammad Kia Moridi has played.
What does Mohammad Kia Moridi play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Mohammad Kia Moridi opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Kia Moridi answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Kia Moridi play as White?
As White, Mohammad Kia Moridi's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Kia Moridi play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Kia Moridi most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Mohammad Kia Moridi's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Kia Moridi is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess, 2,229 in rapid and 2,170 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Nov 2026).
How many games has Mohammad Kia Moridi played?
Our database contains 35 games by Mohammad Kia Moridi, covering Dec 2021 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (51.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Kia Moridi?
35 games by Mohammad Kia Moridi 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.