Ilan Schnaider vs Reza Mahdavi
IM Ilan Schnaider (2461) · IM Reza Mahdavi (2489)
Ilan Schnaider and Reza Mahdavi have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Oct 2024 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Schnaider leads 1 wins to 8 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian (2 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schnaider with White | 7 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Mahdavi with White | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Schnaider | Draws | Mahdavi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A04 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thu 8th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3rd 3-0 Thu 1st Oct 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | English Opening | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Ilan Schnaider | 1-0 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Ilan Schnaider | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2025 | Ilan Schnaider | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Oct 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Ilan Schnaider | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Ilan Schnaider and Reza Mahdavi?
In 10 recorded games, Ilan Schnaider has 1 wins, Reza Mahdavi has 8 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Ilan Schnaider and Reza Mahdavi played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Oct 2024 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Ilan Schnaider and Reza Mahdavi play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian (2 games), followed by the Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.