Giovanni Marchesich vs Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui
Giovanni Marchesich (22, CM, ITA) and Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui (42, IRI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 12 rapid/blitz games. Sepehrkhoui leads the classical series 1–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2137 and 2289, the Elo model gives Sepehrkhoui a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2137 vs 2289 (Δ -152)
With Giovanni Marchesich as white
24% Giovanni20% draw56% Ardeshir
With Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui as white
17% Giovanni17% draw66% Ardeshir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Giovanni Marchesich | Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2137 | 2289 |
| Peak rating | 2226 · Mar 2024 | 2289 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 42 |
| World rank now | #12,233 | #4,437 |
| World rank peak | #6,702 | #4,406 |
| Federation rank now | #258 | #52 |
| Games (career, STD) | 480 | 294 |
| Months active | 140 | 213 |
| % white wins | 58% | 68% |
| % black wins | 51% | 57% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2113 | 2317 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 105 | 34 |
Best Win
Giovanni Marchesich
Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Giovanni Marchesich
Ardeshir Sepehrkhoui