Ali Valizadeh vs Saeb Barzegar
Ali Valizadeh (31, FM, IRI) and Saeb Barzegar (28, IRI) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Valizadeh leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2207 and 2048, the Elo model gives Valizadeh a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2207 vs 2048 (Δ +159)
With Ali Valizadeh as white
67% Ali16% draw17% Saeb
With Saeb Barzegar as white
58% Ali19% draw23% Saeb
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Valizadeh | Saeb Barzegar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2207 | 2048 |
| Peak rating | 2306 · Feb 2017 | 2080 · Jul 2016 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #7,795 | #21,003 |
| World rank peak | #4,766 | #20,334 |
| Federation rank now | #80 | #202 |
| Games (career, STD) | 559 | 656 |
| Months active | 189 | 177 |
| % white wins | 66% | 63% |
| % black wins | 55% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2110 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 79 |
Best Win
Ali Valizadeh
Saeb Barzegar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Valizadeh
Saeb Barzegar