Mehrdad Ardeshi vs Reza Sadeghi Givi
Mehrdad Ardeshi (47, IM, IRI) and Reza Sadeghi Givi (27, IRI) have never met in classical OTB, but played 69 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 203 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2294 and 2044, the Elo model gives Ardeshi a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2294 vs 2044 (Δ +250)
With Mehrdad Ardeshi as white
77% Mehrdad13% draw10% Reza
With Reza Sadeghi Givi as white
70% Mehrdad15% draw15% Reza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mehrdad Ardeshi | Reza Sadeghi Givi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2294 | 2044+1 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Jan 2007 | 2044 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 27 |
| World rank now | #5,253 | #21,445 |
| World rank peak | #1,730 | #21,046 |
| Federation rank now | #39 | #209 |
| Games (career, STD) | 243 | 726 |
| Months active | 216 | 154 |
| % white wins | 64% | 61% |
| % black wins | 62% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2061 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 134 | 18 |
Best Win
Mehrdad Ardeshi
Reza Sadeghi Givi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (69)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mehrdad Ardeshi
Reza Sadeghi Givi