Ehsan Ghaem Maghami vs Morteza Mahjoob Zardast
Ehsan Ghaem Maghami (44, GM, IRI) and Morteza Mahjoob Zardast (46, GM, IRI) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Ghaem Maghami leads with 4 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 58% draw rate. Their last meeting at Tehran Blitz Cup 5 Ordibehesht 1396 drew. With current classical ratings of 2447 and 2329, the Elo model gives Ghaem Maghami a 61% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2447 vs 2329 (Δ +118)
With Ehsan Ghaem Maghami as white
61% Ehsan20% draw19% Morteza
With Morteza Mahjoob Zardast as white
50% Ehsan23% draw27% Morteza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ehsan Ghaem Maghami | Morteza Mahjoob Zardast | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2447 | 2329 |
| Peak rating | 2632 · Apr 2005 | 2546 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 23 | 30 |
| World rank now | #1,048 | #3,668 |
| World rank peak | #69 | #445 |
| Federation rank now | #16 | #27 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,162 | 574 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 69% | 55% |
| % black wins | 62% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2432 | 2164 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 65 | 3 |
Best Win
Ehsan Ghaem Maghami
Morteza Mahjoob Zardast
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).
Ehsan Ghaem Maghami
Morteza Mahjoob Zardast