Babak Zanganeh vs Gholamhossein Arefazad
Babak Zanganeh (IRI) and Gholamhossein Arefazad (59, IRI) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Zanganeh leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2068 and 1802, the Elo model gives Zanganeh a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2068 vs 1802 (Δ +266)
With Babak Zanganeh as white
79% Babak11% draw10% Gholamhossein
With Gholamhossein Arefazad as white
73% Babak13% draw14% Gholamhossein
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Babak Zanganeh | Gholamhossein Arefazad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2068 | 1802 |
| Peak rating | 2114 · Dec 2017 | 1897 · Jan 2009 |
| Peak age | — | 42 |
| World rank now | #17,355 | #75,694 |
| World rank peak | #16,467 | #39,719 |
| Federation rank now | #132 | #822 |
| Games (career, STD) | 397 | 594 |
| Months active | 188 | 185 |
| % white wins | 65% | 62% |
| % black wins | 58% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1612 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 120 |
Best Win
Babak Zanganeh
Gholamhossein Arefazad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Babak Zanganeh
Gholamhossein Arefazad