Hossein Mahdavi vs Aydin Najafi Tabar
Hossein Mahdavi (23, IRI) and Aydin Najafi Tabar (26, IRI) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Najafi Tabar leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1812 and 1957, the Elo model gives Najafi Tabar a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1812 vs 1957 (Δ -145)
With Hossein Mahdavi as white
26% Hossein17% draw57% Aydin
With Aydin Najafi Tabar as white
19% Hossein15% draw67% Aydin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hossein Mahdavi | Aydin Najafi Tabar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1812 | 1957 |
| Peak rating | 1858 · Dec 2018 | 1971 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 15 | 26 |
| World rank now | #71,509 | #35,211 |
| World rank peak | #51,427 | #32,590 |
| Federation rank now | #887 | #338 |
| Games (career, STD) | 382 | 295 |
| Months active | 140 | 140 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1591 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 24 |
Best Win
Hossein Mahdavi
Aydin Najafi Tabar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hossein Mahdavi
Aydin Najafi Tabar