Prepare against Sami Mortazavi
United Kingdom · World #69,465 classical · FIDE ID 343443834
When preparing against Sami Mortazavi, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (42% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (67%).
Our database contains 42 games by Sami Mortazavi, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sami Mortazavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sami Mortazavi 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 | 1,823 | 1,823 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,724 | 1,785 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,846 | 1,886 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 21.4% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sami Mortazavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sami Mortazavi's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 29.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 29.4% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Mortazavi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mortazavi usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Mortazavi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mortazavi usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mortazavi usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 4 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Sami Mortazavi's chess games
All 42 games by Sami Mortazavi in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2024 - 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: 9 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Aden Kennedy | 1,950 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B06 |
| Jun 2025 | Elliot McCallum | 1,924 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B12 |
| Jun 2025 | Lucas Torres | 1,897 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B13 |
| Jun 2025 | Genden Enkhbayar | 1,837 | FIDE World Rapid Team | E61 |
| Jun 2025 | Nikola Stojsin | 1,716 | FIDE World Rapid Team | C46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2025 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,581 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2025 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,810 |
| 111th ch-GBR Major Open | 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1,822 |
| ch-British Universities | 2022 | 5 | 4 | 1,704 |
| 9th Crewe Congress 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,499 |
| 15th LCC Super Rapid | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sami Mortazavi's chess games?
42 games by Sami Mortazavi, from Mar 2024 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 Sami Mortazavi has played.
What does Sami Mortazavi play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sami Mortazavi opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sami Mortazavi answers 1...c6 (42% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sami Mortazavi play as White?
As White, Sami Mortazavi's most-played openings in our database are: Four Knights Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sami Mortazavi play as Black?
As Black, Sami Mortazavi most often plays: Modern Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Sami Mortazavi's FIDE rating?
Sami Mortazavi is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,724 in rapid and 1,846 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,823 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Sami Mortazavi played?
Our database contains 42 games by Sami Mortazavi, covering Mar 2024 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 11 draws, 22 losses (21.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sami Mortazavi?
42 games by Sami Mortazavi 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.