Prepare against Mohammad Reza Vaghef
DEU · World #111,946 classical · FIDE ID 16277910
When preparing against Mohammad Reza Vaghef, expect 1.c4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 25.0% over 24 games.
Our database contains 80 games by Mohammad Reza Vaghef, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Reza Vaghef's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Reza Vaghef 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 | 1,696 | 1,721 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,662 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,701 | 1,701 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 34 | 9 | 37 | 42.5% |
| As White | 41 | 21 | 3 | 17 | 51.2% |
| As Black | 39 | 13 | 6 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Reza Vaghef's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Reza Vaghef's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 90.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 9.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Vaghef usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Vaghef usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Vaghef usually continues Nc3 (41.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Vaghef usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vaghef usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Mohammad Reza Vaghef's chess games
All 80 games by Mohammad Reza Vaghef in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2019 - 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: 34 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 6/6/12 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Elina Heutling | 1,833 | ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | A36 |
| Apr 2020 | Matthias Heiligtag | 1,667 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor3 | C30 |
| Apr 2020 | Marcus Pillath | 1,665 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | D13 |
| Apr 2020 | Lasse Elias Hartmann | 1,651 | ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | A22 |
| Mar 2020 | Philip Weiskopf | 1,648 | ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Final | 2020 | 13 | 7 | 1,541 |
| GER Pfingstopen U25 | 2020 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,639 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual3 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,632 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,610 |
| 47th Dortmund Sparkassen Open C | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,143 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor1 | 2020 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,795 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor2 | 2020 | 8 | 5 | 1,569 |
| ch-GER Net Amateur Gr-C Vor3 | 2020 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Reza Vaghef's chess games?
80 games by Mohammad Reza Vaghef, from Aug 2019 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 Mohammad Reza Vaghef has played.
What does Mohammad Reza Vaghef play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Mohammad Reza Vaghef opens with 1.c4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Reza Vaghef answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Reza Vaghef play as White?
As White, Mohammad Reza Vaghef's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Reza Vaghef play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Reza Vaghef most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Mohammad Reza Vaghef's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Reza Vaghef is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,701 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,721 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mohammad Reza Vaghef played?
Our database contains 80 games by Mohammad Reza Vaghef, covering Aug 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 9 draws, 37 losses (42.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Reza Vaghef?
80 games by Mohammad Reza Vaghef 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.