Prepare against Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody
IRN · World #39,442 classical · FIDE ID 12501360
Our database contains 85 games by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody 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 | 1,938 | 2,242 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,098 | 2,182 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,072 | 2,256 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 34 | 17 | 34 | 40.0% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 12 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 46.5% | 67.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 23.3% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 23.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 67.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nd2 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Mahmoody usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 57.1% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 33.3% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's chess games
All 85 games by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 17 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2006 | Mesgen Amanov | 2,372 | 16th Abu Dhabi Open | E16 |
| Nov 2014 | Mohsen Sharbaf | 2,367 | 2nd Tehran Behin Cup | A40 |
| Aug 2005 | Mohsen Ghorbani | 2,340 | ch-IRI sf | A32 |
| Sep 2005 | A.M. Soozankar | 2,251 | ch-IRI | D02 |
| Sep 2005 | Pooyan Doostkam | 2,250 | ch-IRI | A30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2019 | 11 | 7 | 1,942 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2005 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,371 |
| ch-Asia Amateur | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,934 |
| 16th Abu Dhabi Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
| Belt and Road Hunan Open C | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,752 |
| 1st Bitlis Betav Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,020 |
| ch-IRI | 2005 | 5 | 3 | 2,363 |
| 16th Fajr Open | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's chess games?
85 games by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody, from Apr 2003 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 Sadegh Mahmoody has played.
What does Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody play as White?
As White, Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody is currently rated 1,938 in classical chess, 2,098 in rapid and 2,072 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,242 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody played?
Our database contains 85 games by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 17 draws, 34 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody?
85 games by Mohammad Sadegh Mahmoody 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.