Hossein Ardeshirpour vs Babak Zanganeh
Hossein Ardeshirpour (73, IRI) and Babak Zanganeh (IRI) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Zanganeh leads the classical series 4–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1923 and 2068, the Elo model gives Zanganeh a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1923 vs 2068 (Δ -145)
With Hossein Ardeshirpour as white
26% Hossein18% draw56% Babak
With Babak Zanganeh as white
18% Hossein15% draw66% Babak
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hossein Ardeshirpour | Babak Zanganeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1923 | 2068 |
| Peak rating | 2058 · Jan 2004 | 2114 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 51 | — |
| World rank now | #41,651 | #17,355 |
| World rank peak | #29,922 | #16,467 |
| Federation rank now | #305 | #132 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 397 |
| Months active | 205 | 188 |
| % white wins | 59% | 65% |
| % black wins | 53% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Hossein Ardeshirpour
Babak Zanganeh
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).
Hossein Ardeshirpour
Babak Zanganeh