Prepare against Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh
CM · IRN · World #18,502 classical · FIDE ID 22598820
When preparing against Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh, expect 1.d4 in 61% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 47.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 211 games by Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh 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 | 2,071 | 2,084 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,133 | 2,156 | Aug 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,107 | 2,107 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 98 | 24 | 89 | 46.4% |
| As White | 105 | 54 | 16 | 35 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 106 | 44 | 8 | 54 | 41.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 61.0% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 35 | 33.3% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (66% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues c4 (51.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 33% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues c4 (81.3% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Alizadeh usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 33 | 80.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's chess games
All 211 games by Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2017 - Aug 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: 98 wins, 24 draws, 89 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D79 | Indian Defense | 23 | 11/4/8 | 47.8% |
| E01 | Catalan | 18 | 10/3/5 | 55.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Dmitry Andreikin | 2,695 | Titled Tue Early | E11 |
| Jul 2025 | Maxime Lagarde | 2,618 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| Oct 2022 | Vitaly Sivuk | 2,569 | Tsaghkadzor Open | E68 |
| Jul 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,515 | Titled Tue Late | A15 |
| Jul 2025 | Mamikon Gharibyan | 2,495 | Titled Tue Early | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 139 | 75.5 | 2,320 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,271 |
| ch-IRI Online | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,710 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,271 |
| ch-IRI U18 | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 1,722 |
| 6th Ankara Baskent Univ Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| Tehran zt 3.1 | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's chess games?
211 games by Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh, from Sep 2017 to Aug 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 Mahdi Alizadeh has played.
What does Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (33% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh play as White?
As White, Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Catalan (18 games, 55.6% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess, 2,133 in rapid and 2,107 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh played?
Our database contains 211 games by Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh, covering Sep 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 98 wins, 24 draws, 89 losses (46.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh?
211 games by Mohammad Mahdi Alizadeh 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.