Behzad Salimiyan vs Melika Rahmani
Behzad Salimiyan (15, FM, IRI) and Melika Rahmani (18, IRI) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Rahmani leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2305 and 1916, the Elo model gives Salimiyan a 88% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2305 vs 1916 (Δ +389)
With Behzad Salimiyan as white
88% Behzad9% draw4% Melika
With Melika Rahmani as white
83% Behzad11% draw6% Melika
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Behzad Salimiyan | Melika Rahmani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2305 | 1916 |
| Peak rating | 2305 · Oct 2025 | 1916 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 14 | 16 |
| World rank now | #3,930 | #43,314 |
| World rank peak | #3,884 | #40,050 |
| Federation rank now | #48 | #424 |
| Games (career, STD) | 371 | 422 |
| Months active | 90 | 112 |
| % white wins | 63% | 52% |
| % black wins | 58% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2350 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 279 | 0 |
Best Win
Behzad Salimiyan
Melika Rahmani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Behzad Salimiyan
Melika Rahmani