mahziar tavakkoli

Mahziar Tavakkoli (mahziar263) - Chess Player Biography

Meet Mahziar Tavakkoli, better known in the chess world as mahziar263, a tenacious player whose journey from modest beginnings to a near-1800 bullet rating reads like a thrilling chess novel.

Starting out with a bullet rating of just 1100 back in 2020, Mahziar’s knack for the game and relentless practice catapulted him to an impressive peak rating of 1737 in bullet by April 2025. Blitz fans have cheered as he climbed up to a peak of 1678, proving he’s not just a one-time wonder but a versatile competitor who can handle the heat of rapid calculations and fast decisions.

His preferred battleground? The Caro-Kann Defense, with notably strong performances including a solid 63% win rate in bullet employing this classic defense. He also shows a sly obsession with the Slav Defense, boasting a punishing 83% win rate in bullet games—definitely a favorite fortress for his style.

Mahziar’s playing style balances patience and precision: while his games last an average of 67 moves in his victories, he doesn’t shy away from early resignations when the position turns sour—about 7.5% of games end on that note. His endgame skills are prominent, as he reaches the late stages of the game in almost 63% of his matches. If you thought losing a piece meant game over, Mahziar begs to differ with a fierce 46% win rate even after dropping material!

It's worth mentioning his impressive comeback power—a nearly 80% success rate after trailing behind. If the chess gods seem to frown on him, he just dusts off the board and keeps battling. Although he’s been on a rough six-game losing streak recently, his all-time longest winning streak soared to 12 games, so patience is key!

Off the board, Mahziar has an interesting daily rhythm. His luckiest time to strike is around 10 PM, where his win rate spikes to 75%. So if you want to avoid him, don’t challenge him then—his tactical mind seems fully awake, sharp as a bishop’s diagonal at that hour.

Highlight Game Spotlight 🎉

In a recent hallmark match dated April 11, 2025, Mahziar clinched a neat victory using the Slav Defense. After a strategic barrage of solid pawn moves and precise piece coordination, his opponent was left with no choice but to resign. Click here to relive the thrill of that game.

Fun Facts

• Strongest opening: Caro-Kann Defense with consistent success in multiple variations.
• Has a chess “nemesis” in karenala88, who holds a perfect 100% win record against him (ouch!).
• Favours playing with the black pieces just as much as with white — nearly equal win rates, showing great adaptability.
• Despite a love for fast games, he’s not a fan of “tilt”: psychological resilience is one of his strengths.

Whether you’re a fellow competitor, a chess enthusiast, or someone who loves an underdog story, Mahziar Tavakkoli continues to write his legacy on the 64 squares—one check, one mate, and yes, one comeback at a time.