Hossein Mahdavi vs Behrad Khalili
Hossein Mahdavi (23, IRI) and Behrad Khalili (19, IRI) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Mahdavi leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1812 and 1674, the Elo model gives Mahdavi a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1812 vs 1674 (Δ +138)
With Hossein Mahdavi as white
66% Hossein14% draw20% Behrad
With Behrad Khalili as white
56% Hossein16% draw27% Behrad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Hossein Mahdavi | Behrad Khalili | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1812 | 1674 |
| Peak rating | 1858 · Dec 2018 | 1674 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 15 | 17 |
| World rank now | #71,509 | #103,728 |
| World rank peak | #51,427 | #95,876 |
| Federation rank now | #887 | #1,592 |
| Games (career, STD) | 382 | 219 |
| Months active | 140 | 116 |
| % white wins | 53% | 39% |
| % black wins | 53% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 0 |
Best Win
Hossein Mahdavi
Behrad Khalili
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Hossein Mahdavi
Behrad Khalili