Prepare against Mohammad Taghi Vassalam
IRN · World #38,980 classical · FIDE ID 12502723
Our database contains 39 games by Mohammad Taghi Vassalam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohammad Taghi Vassalam 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 | 1,940 | 2,266 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,102 | 2,105 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,859 | 2,177 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 43.6% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 10 | 1 | 7 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 35.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vassalam usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vassalam usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vassalam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vassalam usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 63.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's chess games
All 39 games by Mohammad Taghi Vassalam 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2016 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,539 | 6th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | C21 |
| Feb 2010 | S Hamed Moosavian | 2,407 | 18th Fajr Open | C28 |
| Feb 2010 | Kerim Aliev | 2,355 | 18th Fajr Open | C21 |
| Feb 2010 | Nima Hosseinzadeh | 2,293 | 18th Fajr Open | C61 |
| Feb 2010 | Aghasi Inants | 2,230 | 18th Fajr Open | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-IRI | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,126 |
| 18th Fajr Open | 2010 | 8 | 5 | 2,499 |
| Kerman Navabi Memorial Open 2nd | 2013 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,215 |
| 11th Hamadan Iran Open | 2012 | 4 | 1 | 1,879 |
| 3rd Esfahan Zenderood Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 1,991 |
| 6th Mashhad Ferdowsi Open | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 2,331 |
| 13th Fajr Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 2,004 |
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2016 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's chess games?
39 games by Mohammad Taghi Vassalam, 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 Taghi Vassalam has played.
What does Mohammad Taghi Vassalam play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mohammad Taghi Vassalam opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.a3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohammad Taghi Vassalam answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mohammad Taghi Vassalam play as White?
As White, Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Danish Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohammad Taghi Vassalam play as Black?
As Black, Mohammad Taghi Vassalam most often plays: Ruy Lopez (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mohammad Taghi Vassalam's FIDE rating?
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam is currently rated 1,940 in classical chess, 2,102 in rapid and 1,859 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Mohammad Taghi Vassalam played?
Our database contains 39 games by Mohammad Taghi Vassalam, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohammad Taghi Vassalam?
39 games by Mohammad Taghi Vassalam 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.