Hossein Ardeshirpour vs Behtash Salimifard
Hossein Ardeshirpour (73, IRI) and Behtash Salimifard (32, IRI) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Salimifard leads the classical series 5–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1923 and 2179, the Elo model gives Salimifard a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1923 vs 2179 (Δ -256)
With Hossein Ardeshirpour as white
15% Hossein14% draw71% Behtash
With Behtash Salimifard as white
10% Hossein12% draw78% Behtash
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hossein Ardeshirpour | Behtash Salimifard | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1923 | 2179 |
| Peak rating | 2058 · Jan 2004 | 2232 · Feb 2020 |
| Peak age | 51 | 26 |
| World rank now | #41,651 | #9,332 |
| World rank peak | #29,922 | #6,725 |
| Federation rank now | #305 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 299 | 634 |
| Months active | 205 | 179 |
| % white wins | 59% | 75% |
| % black wins | 53% | 69% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2037 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 110 |
Best Win
Hossein Ardeshirpour
Behtash Salimifard
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hossein Ardeshirpour
Behtash Salimifard