Reza Mahdavi vs Christopher Woojin Yoo
IM Reza Mahdavi (2489) · GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (2586)
Reza Mahdavi and Christopher Woojin Yoo have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in Oct 2026. Mahdavi leads 3 wins to 6 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (90% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdavi with White | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
| Yoo with White | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Yoo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B22 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1st 3-0 Thu 29th Oct 2026 |
| Oct 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thu 22nd Oct 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian | 3rd 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 |
| Feb 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2023 | Christopher Woojin Yoo | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Reza Mahdavi | Christopher Woojin Yoo | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Reza Mahdavi and Christopher Woojin Yoo?
In 10 recorded games, Reza Mahdavi has 3 wins, Christopher Woojin Yoo has 6 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Reza Mahdavi and Christopher Woojin Yoo played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Sep 2022 to Oct 2026.
What openings do Reza Mahdavi and Christopher Woojin Yoo play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games), followed by the Sicilian (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.