Benjamin Leong vs Kiamehr Baneshi
Benjamin Leong (18, CM, AUS) and Kiamehr Baneshi (19, IRI) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Baneshi leads the classical series 1–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2078 and 1956, the Elo model gives Leong a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2078 vs 1956 (Δ +122)
With Benjamin Leong as white
63% Benjamin16% draw21% Kiamehr
With Kiamehr Baneshi as white
52% Benjamin20% draw28% Kiamehr
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Benjamin Leong | Kiamehr Baneshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2078 | 1956 |
| Peak rating | 2156 · Nov 2025 | 2016 · Aug 2023 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #17,521 | #35,427 |
| World rank peak | #10,718 | #22,248 |
| Federation rank now | #84 | #341 |
| Games (career, STD) | 385 | 431 |
| Months active | 88 | 95 |
| % white wins | 61% | 48% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2008 | 1947 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 60 | 50 |
Best Win
Benjamin Leong
Kiamehr Baneshi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Benjamin Leong
Kiamehr Baneshi