Prepare against Mojtaba Safari Eskandari
IRN · World #37,674 classical · FIDE ID 12533629
When preparing against Mojtaba Safari Eskandari, expect 1.Nf3 in 47% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Mojtaba Safari Eskandari, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mojtaba Safari Eskandari 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 | 1,946 | 2,155 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,144 | 2,147 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 2,166 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 58.1% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 8 | 47.1% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 47% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues b3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 56.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Eskandari usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's chess games
All 31 games by Mojtaba Safari Eskandari in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Morteza Asgari | 2,293 | 3rd Esfahan Zenderood Open | A48 |
| Apr 2018 | Ali Pilvaieh | 2,203 | Shiraz Farvardin Open | B01 |
| Jul 2017 | M.j. Naderi | 2,201 | ch-Fars Province | A46 |
| Nov 2015 | Behrang Barzigar Touchahi | 2,185 | 7th Bushehr Lian Open | B10 |
| Nov 2016 | A Reza Roohparvar | 2,083 | ch-Asian Amateur | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Bushehr Lian Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,149 |
| Kerman Navabi Memorial Open 2nd | 2013 | 6 | 5 | 2,180 |
| 3rd Esfahan Zenderood Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Asian Amateur | 2016 | 5 | 4 | 2,241 |
| ch-Fars Province | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,260 |
| Shiraz Farvardin Open | 2018 | 4 | 2 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's chess games?
31 games by Mojtaba Safari Eskandari, from Mar 2010 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 Mojtaba Safari Eskandari has played.
What does Mojtaba Safari Eskandari play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Mojtaba Safari Eskandari opens with 1.Nf3 (47% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mojtaba Safari Eskandari answers 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mojtaba Safari Eskandari play as White?
As White, Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mojtaba Safari Eskandari play as Black?
As Black, Mojtaba Safari Eskandari most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Mojtaba Safari Eskandari's FIDE rating?
Mojtaba Safari Eskandari is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess, 2,144 in rapid and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Mojtaba Safari Eskandari played?
Our database contains 31 games by Mojtaba Safari Eskandari, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 9 losses (58.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mojtaba Safari Eskandari?
31 games by Mojtaba Safari Eskandari 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.