David McNish vs Mohsen Abedian
David McNish (68, SCO) and Mohsen Abedian (63, ENG) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 10 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1762 and 1734, the Elo model gives McNish a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1762 vs 1734 (Δ +28)
With David McNish as white
50% David18% draw32% Mohsen
With Mohsen Abedian as white
39% David21% draw41% Mohsen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| David McNish | Mohsen Abedian | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1762 | 1734 |
| Peak rating | 1762 · Mar 2024 | 1777 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 66 | 61 |
| World rank now | #82,600 | #98,089 |
| World rank peak | #75,916 | #72,220 |
| Federation rank now | #202 | #1,580 |
| Games (career, STD) | 33 | 91 |
| Months active | 125 | 105 |
| % white wins | 46% | 52% |
| % black wins | 45% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1672 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 6 | 5 |
Best Win
David McNish
Mohsen Abedian
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
David McNish
Mohsen Abedian