Reza Mahdavi vs Viktor Skliarov
IM Reza Mahdavi (2489) · IM Viktor Skliarov (2325)
Reza Mahdavi and Viktor Skliarov have played 10 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2024 and the most recent in Sep 2026. Mahdavi leads 7 wins to 3, with 0 draws (100% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games). The average game between them lasted 51 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Skliarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahdavi with White | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Skliarov with White | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Skliarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blitz | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Mahdavi | Draws | Skliarov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Modern Defense | Titled Tue 1st Sep 2026 |
| Aug 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Viktor Skliarov | 1-0 | Sicilian | 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 |
| Jul 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Viktor Skliarov | 0-1 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1st 3-0 Thu 9th Jul 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Reza Mahdavi | Viktor Skliarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue 30th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 |
| Jun 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Sicilian | Titled Tue 16th Jun 2026 |
| Mar 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 0-1 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue |
| Jan 2026 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Sicilian | 1st 3-0 Thursday |
| Aug 2025 | Reza Mahdavi | Viktor Skliarov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | Titled Tue Early |
| Jan 2024 | Viktor Skliarov | Reza Mahdavi | 1-0 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | Titled Tue Early |
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What is the head-to-head score between Reza Mahdavi and Viktor Skliarov?
In 10 recorded games, Reza Mahdavi has 7 wins, Viktor Skliarov has 3 wins, and they have drawn 0 times.
How many times have Reza Mahdavi and Viktor Skliarov played each other?
Our database records 10 games between them, from Jan 2024 to Sep 2026.
What openings do Reza Mahdavi and Viktor Skliarov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games), followed by the Sicilian (3). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.