Reza Mahdavi vs Denis Lazavik
IM Reza Mahdavi (2485) · GM Denis Lazavik (2621)
Reza Mahdavi and Denis Lazavik have played 21 recorded games against each other, the first in Sep 2022 and the most recent in May 2026. Mahdavi leads 5 wins to 13 - trailing overall, with 3 draws (86% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 46 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdavi with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Lazavik with White | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 21 | 5 | 3 | 13 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Lazavik |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Mar 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Feb 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Najdorf | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | English Opening | Titled Tue |
| Nov 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | Titled Tue |
| Oct 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jul 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | Titled Tue Late |
| Jun 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | Titled Tue Early |
| Mar 2025 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 1-0 | Sicilian | Titled Tue Early |
| Nov 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Oct 2024 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jun 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | Denis Lazavik | 0-1 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | Titled Tue Late |
| Nov 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2022 | Denis Lazavik | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Reza Mahdavi and Denis Lazavik?
In 21 recorded games, Reza Mahdavi has 5 wins, Denis Lazavik has 13 wins, and they have drawn 3 times.
How many times have Reza Mahdavi and Denis Lazavik played each other?
Our database records 21 games between them, from Sep 2022 to May 2026.
What openings do Reza Mahdavi and Denis Lazavik play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Taimanov (3 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.