Gholamhossein Arefazad vs Nader Khajeh
Gholamhossein Arefazad (59, IRI) and Nader Khajeh (56, IRI) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 8 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1802 and 1556, the Elo model gives Arefazad a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1802 vs 1556 (Δ +246)
With Gholamhossein Arefazad as white
78% Gholamhossein10% draw12% Nader
With Nader Khajeh as white
71% Gholamhossein12% draw17% Nader
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gholamhossein Arefazad | Nader Khajeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1802 | 1556 |
| Peak rating | 1897 · Jan 2009 | 1556 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 42 | 54 |
| World rank now | #75,698 | #132,684 |
| World rank peak | #39,719 | #112,157 |
| Federation rank now | #822 | #2,591 |
| Games (career, STD) | 594 | 39 |
| Months active | 186 | 113 |
| % white wins | 62% | 50% |
| % black wins | 58% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1612 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 129 | 31 |
Best Win
Gholamhossein Arefazad
Nader Khajeh
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).
Gholamhossein Arefazad
Nader Khajeh