Alireza Firouzja vs Reza Mahdavi
GM Alireza Firouzja (2749) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2485)
Alireza Firouzja and Reza Mahdavi have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Apr 2023 and the most recent in Nov 2025. Firouzja leads 9 wins to 0, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games). The average game between them lasted 53 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firouzja with White | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
| Mahdavi with White | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Firouzja | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B25 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Alireza Firouzja | 0-1 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Oct 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | Comet Open Titled Winners |
| Apr 2025 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Center Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
| Feb 2024 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Queen's Pawn Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Alireza Firouzja | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Alireza Firouzja and Reza Mahdavi?
In 11 recorded games, Alireza Firouzja has 9 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 0 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Alireza Firouzja and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Apr 2023 to Nov 2025.
What openings do Alireza Firouzja and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.