Austin Chen vs Kiamehr Baneshi
Austin Chen (18, CM, AUS) and Kiamehr Baneshi (19, IRI) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Baneshi leads the classical series 3–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1958 and 1956, the Elo model gives Chen a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1958 vs 1956 (Δ +2)
With Austin Chen as white
45% Austin22% draw34% Kiamehr
With Kiamehr Baneshi as white
34% Austin22% draw44% Kiamehr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Austin Chen | Kiamehr Baneshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1958 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 2034 · Sep 2024 | 2016 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #35,026 | #35,427 |
| World rank peak | #20,890 | #22,248 |
| Federation rank now | #170 | #341 |
| Games (career, STD) | 431 | 431 |
| Months active | 97 | 95 |
| % white wins | 55% | 48% |
| % black wins | 46% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1898 | 1947 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 50 |
Best Win
Austin Chen
Kiamehr Baneshi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Austin Chen
Kiamehr Baneshi