David Paravyan vs Reza Mahdavi
GM David Paravyan (2597) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2485)
David Paravyan and Reza Mahdavi have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in Aug 2026. Paravyan leads 7 wins to 5, with 1 draws (92% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paravyan with White | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Mahdavi with White | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 |
| Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Paravyan | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C11 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Dec 2025 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2025 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Aeroflot Open A |
| Dec 2024 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Feb 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Sep 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2023 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2023 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Mar 2023 | David Paravyan | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Reza Mahdavi | David Paravyan | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between David Paravyan and Reza Mahdavi?
In 13 recorded games, David Paravyan has 7 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 5 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have David Paravyan and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jul 2022 to Aug 2026.
What openings do David Paravyan and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (3 games), followed by the Sicilian: Najdorf (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.