Mehdi MahdaviRad - The FIDE Master with a Tactical Flair
Also known in the online chess realms as IranChessTrainer, Mehdi MahdaviRad is a chess virtuoso who has proudly earned the prestigious FIDE Master title. With a flair for quick, sharp play and a remarkable knack for comebacks, Mehdi’s games are nothing short of thrilling.
Journey to Mastery
Starting from humble beginnings with a daily rating hovering around 1200 in 2013, Mehdi ascended to the 2400s in just a couple of years, peaking at an impressive 2451. Not one to shy away from any time control, Mehdi’s blitz and bullet performances ride in the 2500-2700 range — that’s grandmaster territory for many!
Playing Style & Personality
Mehdi is the kind of player who hates to resign early (early resignation rate: 0.86%), sticking it out till the bitter end with endgames played 82.82% of the time. They average over 80 moves for each win, proving that patience and endurance pay off. With a comeback rate of 92% and 100% win rate after losing a piece, Mehdi never gives up—if you take a piece, you better be ready for an epic fightback!
Records and Streaks
Mehdi once dazzled the chessboard with a jaw-dropping 57-game winning streak. Even currently riding a solid 3-game streak, Mehdi’s competitive spirit is evident across daily, blitz, bullet, and rapid formats — with especially stellar performances in "Top Secret" openings boasting an 83%+ daily win rate.
Chess Stats with a Twist
- Daily: 68 wins, 0 losses (yes, zero!), 14 draws.
- Blitz: Nearly 5,600 wins among over 12,900 games; some losses, sure, but always bouncing back.
- Bullet: Bullet rating peaks at 2754, with eye-popping games where speed meets strategy.
- Rapid: Still sharp with a 75% win rate in a smaller but potent batch of games.
Psychological Edge
Despite a tilt factor of 15 (we all have our moments), Mehdi’s resilience is legendary. Facing tough opponents or adversity, Mehdi’s comeback prowess showcases the heart of a true fighter.
Fun Fact:
Mehdi’s win rate peaks at 50.47% around 1 PM and 52.05% early mornings around 6 AM — so if you want to beat IranChessTrainer, maybe avoid challenging during these golden hours!
Whether teaching or competing, Mehdi MahdaviRad embodies the passionate pursuit of chess excellence, blending tenacity with tactical wizardry. Keep an eye out — this FIDE Master is always plotting the next brilliant move!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 435W / 671L / 42D | View Games |
| eilysiumm | 263W / 23L / 2D | View Games |
| eskandary67 | 168W / 76L / 8D | View Games |
| Adegboyega Joel ADEBAYO | 92W / 101L / 16D | View Games |
| 5ip | 115W / 73L / 12D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2754 | 2621 | ||
| 2024 | 2615 | |||
| 2023 | 2614 | 2502 | 2451 | |
| 2022 | 2451 | |||
| 2021 | 2754 | 2524 | 2502 | |
| 2020 | 2524 | 2194 | ||
| 2019 | 2604 | 2140 | 2161 | |
| 2018 | 2524 | 1984 | ||
| 2017 | 2604 | 2495 | 1810 | |
| 2016 | 2517 | 2496 | 2412 | |
| 2015 | 2501 | 2405 | 2411 | |
| 2014 | 2505 | 2406 | 1756 | 2005 |
| 2013 | 2361 | 2135 | 1557 | 1575 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 91W / 105L / 17D | 81W / 119L / 16D | 84.0 |
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 5W / 0L / 0D | 67.5 |
| 2023 | 8W / 5L / 2D | 6W / 5L / 0D | 76.1 |
| 2022 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 34.0 |
| 2021 | 10W / 1L / 0D | 10W / 1L / 0D | 61.8 |
| 2020 | 12W / 3L / 0D | 16W / 0L / 0D | 64.9 |
| 2019 | 127W / 10L / 0D | 123W / 11L / 3D | 69.9 |
| 2018 | 323W / 349L / 55D | 297W / 360L / 71D | 86.6 |
| 2017 | 914W / 897L / 106D | 760W / 1063L / 105D | 80.8 |
| 2016 | 512W / 559L / 103D | 440W / 626L / 106D | 85.6 |
| 2015 | 255W / 245L / 24D | 218W / 272L / 35D | 81.9 |
| 2014 | 1646W / 1365L / 186D | 1417W / 1574L / 183D | 82.3 |
| 2013 | 1579W / 1614L / 142D | 1376W / 1807L / 142D | 78.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4997 | 2347 | 2294 | 356 | 47.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 814 | 334 | 424 | 56 | 41.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 798 | 324 | 400 | 74 | 40.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 582 | 280 | 273 | 29 | 48.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 402 | 142 | 230 | 30 | 35.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 380 | 159 | 188 | 33 | 41.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 315 | 137 | 159 | 19 | 43.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 302 | 109 | 171 | 22 | 36.1% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 252 | 95 | 126 | 31 | 37.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 245 | 114 | 112 | 19 | 46.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3154 | 1575 | 1450 | 129 | 49.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 1253 | 649 | 559 | 45 | 51.8% |
| Barnes Defense | 548 | 264 | 256 | 28 | 48.2% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 349 | 161 | 177 | 11 | 46.1% |
| Australian Defense | 323 | 160 | 153 | 10 | 49.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon | 243 | 132 | 99 | 12 | 54.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 211 | 91 | 109 | 11 | 43.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 202 | 78 | 113 | 11 | 38.6% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 165 | 80 | 74 | 11 | 48.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 161 | 72 | 82 | 7 | 44.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Bird Opening | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Unknown Opening* | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Old Benoni | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 57 | 4 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |