Duc Minh Lai vs Reza Mahdavi
Duc Minh Lai (2171) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2489)
Duc Minh Lai and Reza Mahdavi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Nov 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Lai leads 0 wins to 9 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Petrov's Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 44 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Lai | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lai with White | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Mahdavi with White | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Lai | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Lai | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | English Opening | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Vienna Game | 3rd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Duc Minh Lai | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Duc Minh Lai | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Petrov's Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Duc Minh Lai | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Duc Minh Lai | 1-0 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2024 | Duc Minh Lai | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Duc Minh Lai and Reza Mahdavi?
In 10 recorded games, Duc Minh Lai has 0 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 9 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Duc Minh Lai and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Nov 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Duc Minh Lai and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Petrov's Defense (2 games), followed by the English Opening: Symmetrical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.