Arash Tahbaz vs Ali Rastbod
Arash Tahbaz (26, IM, IRI) and Ali Rastbod (27, FM, IRI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Tahbaz leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rasht novin Yalda blitz 27 Azar 1404 saw Tahbaz prevail. With current classical ratings of 2482 and 2308, the Elo model gives Tahbaz a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2482 vs 2308 (Δ +174)
With Arash Tahbaz as white
68% Arash17% draw15% Ali
With Ali Rastbod as white
59% Arash20% draw21% Ali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Arash Tahbaz | Ali Rastbod | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2482 | 2308 |
| Peak rating | 2484 · Feb 2019 | 2393 · Jul 2022 |
| Peak age | 19 | 23 |
| World rank now | #727 | #3,841 |
| World rank peak | #714 | #2,041 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #45 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,312 | 917 |
| Months active | 176 | 165 |
| % white wins | 67% | 64% |
| % black wins | 62% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2523 | 2327 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 165 | 203 |
Best Win
Arash Tahbaz
Ali Rastbod
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (59)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Arash Tahbaz
Ali Rastbod