Houshang Mashi vs Nader Khajeh
Houshang Mashi (44, IRI) and Nader Khajeh (56, IRI) have never met in classical OTB, but played 5 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 11 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1862 and 1556, the Elo model gives Mashi a 83% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1862 vs 1556 (Δ +306)
With Houshang Mashi as white
83% Houshang9% draw8% Nader
With Nader Khajeh as white
77% Houshang11% draw12% Nader
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Houshang Mashi | Nader Khajeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1862 | 1556 |
| Peak rating | 1906 · Dec 2018 | 1556 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 36 | 54 |
| World rank now | #58,035 | #132,684 |
| World rank peak | #43,124 | #112,157 |
| Federation rank now | #595 | #2,591 |
| Games (career, STD) | 214 | 39 |
| Months active | 145 | 113 |
| % white wins | 63% | 50% |
| % black wins | 58% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1278 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 121 | 31 |
Best Win
Houshang Mashi
Nader Khajeh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Houshang Mashi
Nader Khajeh