Reza Mahdavi vs Matthias Bluebaum
IM Reza Mahdavi (2485) · GM Matthias Bluebaum (2694)
Reza Mahdavi and Matthias Bluebaum have played 17 recorded games against each other, the first in Jul 2022 and the most recent in Mar 2026. Mahdavi leads 4 wins to 12 - trailing overall, with 1 draws (94% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the French: Advance Variation (3 games). The average game between them lasted 41 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdavi with White | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
| Bluebaum with White | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Bluebaum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Semi-Slav Defense | Titled Tue |
| Mar 2026 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Jan 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | French: Advance Variation | 3rd 3-0 Thursday |
| Dec 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Nov 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Indian Defense | 2nd 3-0 Thursday |
| Oct 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French: Advance Variation | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Oct 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Comet Open Titled Losers |
| Jul 2025 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | French Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| May 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | Titled Tue Late |
| Apr 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Indian Defense | Titled Tue Late |
| Sep 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Early |
| Apr 2023 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 1-0 | Réti Opening | Titled Tue Late |
| Jan 2023 | Matthias Bluebaum | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | Titled Tue Late |
| Jul 2022 | Reza Mahdavi | Matthias Bluebaum | 0-1 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | Titled Tue Late |
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What is the head-to-head score between Reza Mahdavi and Matthias Bluebaum?
In 17 recorded games, Reza Mahdavi has 4 wins, Matthias Bluebaum has 12 wins, and they have drawn 1 times.
How many times have Reza Mahdavi and Matthias Bluebaum played each other?
Our database records 17 games between them, from Jul 2022 to Mar 2026.
What openings do Reza Mahdavi and Matthias Bluebaum play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the French: Advance Variation (3 games), followed by the Indian Defense (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.