Reza Mahdavi IM

International Master Reza Mahdavi (rezamahdavi2008)

Reza Mahdavi is no ordinary chess player — they've earned the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, firmly establishing themselves in the higher echelons of chess mastery. With a username as catchy as rezamahdavi2008, Reza combines sharp tactics, deep strategy, and a pinch of flair on the digital 64-square battlefield.

Rating and Style

Reza's journey through ratings is a thrilling rollercoaster, climbing steadily from modest beginnings in 2018 to peaking impressively in blitz with a rating soaring above 3080 in late 2024. Not just confined to blitz, Reza has achieved bullet ratings nearing 3130 and has a solid rapid rating pushing past 2290, proving versatility across all fast-paced time controls.

Known for a meticulous and endurance-heavy playing style, Reza boasts an average of about 78 moves per game, showing a preference for deep, endgame battles with a high endgame frequency of 78.5%. Quick to resign early when the chips are down (a smart 3.35% early resignation rate), Reza is no stranger to comebacks — with an impressive 84.3% comeback rate and a knack for sneaky wins even after losing material.

Favorite Openings and Tactical Genius

Reza likes to keep opponents guessing with a mysterious and cunning "Top Secret" opening repertoire dominating both blitz and bullet games — a place so secretive that even the biggest chess engines are probably scratching their circuits. Nevertheless, among known weapons, the Alapin Sicilian, various flavors of the Four Knights Game, Indian Game, and the Modern Defense feature in their toolbox.

Performance Highlights & Trends

• dominates Saturdays and afternoons, playing best between 3 AM and 6 AM (who needs sleep anyway?)
• Sports a solid blitz win rate hovering around 57% with over 2500 wins — that's a lot of sacrifice and sweat!
• Exhibits psychological resilience, keeping tilt factor low at 20, though the moonlit hours seem to be their secret weapon for peak focus.

Recent Battles on the Board

On June 3rd, 2025, Reza dazzled the audience with a sharp victory using the Scandinavian Defense in a blitz encounter, elegantly forcing resignation from a higher-rated opponent. Just moments before, a swift and precise win employing the King's Indian Attack showed Reza’s mastery from the opening to midgame. Of course, every warrior faces setbacks — recent games remind us that even the best lose sometimes, falling to a cunning opponent employing the English Opening and other tricky lines.

Fun Facts

- Reza’s longest winning streak clocks in at an eyebrow-raising 34 wins, making them the grandmaster of momentum.
- Their games tend to be marathons, often dragging on to deep endgames, averaging nearly 80 moves per match — stamina and patience are key.
- There's a little-known fact: Reza’s blitz openings are so secretive, the stats just call them “Top Secret.” Maybe they’re hiding a supercomputer in their sleeve?

In short, Reza Mahdavi is a fierce competitor with strategic depth and a flair for the dramatic — a worthy opponent, and perhaps the chess world's best-kept secret... until now.