Prepare against Seyed Khalil Mousavi
GM · IRN · World #708 classical · FIDE ID 12511099
Our database contains 873 games by Seyed Khalil Mousavi, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Seyed Khalil Mousavi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Seyed Khalil Mousavi 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 | 2,484 | 2,540 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,371 | 2,442 | Mar 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,381 | 2,517 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 873 | 420 | 255 | 198 | 48.1% |
| As White | 444 | 229 | 125 | 90 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 429 | 191 | 130 | 108 | 44.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Seyed Khalil Mousavi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Seyed Khalil Mousavi's side.
First moves as White (444 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 129 | 29.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 125 | 28.2% | 64.8% |
| e4 | 117 | 26.4% | 65.0% |
| Nf3 | 72 | 16.2% | 67.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues Nc3 (70.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues Nc3 (65.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues c4 (64.9% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues Nf3 (63.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Mousavi usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (202 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 42.1% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 85 | 42.1% | 58.2% |
| e5 | 25 | 12.4% | 62.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 2.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.5% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 88 | 62.4% | 61.9% |
| Nf6 | 47 | 33.3% | 61.7% |
| f5 | 3 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Seyed Khalil Mousavi's chess games
All 873 games by Seyed Khalil Mousavi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 420 wins, 255 draws, 198 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | English Opening | 60 | 32/16/12 | 53.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 36 | 21/13/2 | 58.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 36 | 19/7/10 | 52.8% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 26 | 10/9/7 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 24 | 10/8/6 | 41.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 12/4/3 | 63.2% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 16 | 7/5/4 | 43.8% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| D30 | Queen's Pawn Game | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 42 | 13/13/16 | 31.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 41 | 17/16/8 | 41.5% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 27 | 8/8/11 | 29.6% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 24 | 13/9/2 | 54.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 23 | 13/3/7 | 56.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 20 | 9/4/7 | 45.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Evgeny Tomashevsky | 2,702 | Titled Tue | A05 |
| Aug 2016 | Alexei Shirov | 2,674 | 13th Avicenna Open | C02 |
| Nov 2019 | Nail Beshirli | 2,674 | Titled Tue | C48 |
| Mar 2019 | Gata Kamsky | 2,666 | Titled Tue | A25 |
| Sep 2018 | Jon Ludvig Hammer | 2,662 | Titled Tue | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 124 | 81.5 | 2,538 |
| ch-IRI | 2022 | 94 | 53 | 2,438 |
| ch-IRI sf | 2017 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,386 |
| Wch U16 | 2014 | 21 | 13 | 2,279 |
| ch-Asia U20 | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 2,385 |
| chT-TUR 1st League | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,499 |
| 55th Wch U20 | 2016 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,319 |
| ch-IRI 56th | 2023 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,478 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Masoud Mosadeghpour (16 games) · Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (14 games) · Pouria Darini (14 games) · Parham Maghsoodloo (14 games) · Amirreza Pourramezanali (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Seyed Khalil Mousavi's chess games?
873 games by Seyed Khalil Mousavi, from Apr 2007 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 Seyed Khalil Mousavi has played.
What does Seyed Khalil Mousavi play on the first move as White?
Across 444 games with White in our database, Seyed Khalil Mousavi opens with 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Seyed Khalil Mousavi answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games).
What openings does Seyed Khalil Mousavi play as White?
As White, Seyed Khalil Mousavi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (60 games, 53.3% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 58.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (36 games, 52.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 444 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Seyed Khalil Mousavi play as Black?
As Black, Seyed Khalil Mousavi most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 31.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (41 games, 41.5% win rate); Sicilian (27 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 429 games.
What is Seyed Khalil Mousavi's FIDE rating?
Seyed Khalil Mousavi is currently rated 2,484 in classical chess, 2,371 in rapid and 2,381 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,540 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Seyed Khalil Mousavi played?
Our database contains 873 games by Seyed Khalil Mousavi, covering Apr 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 420 wins, 255 draws, 198 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Seyed Khalil Mousavi?
873 games by Seyed Khalil Mousavi 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.