Mehrdad Sedaghati vs Borna Derakhshani
Mehrdad Sedaghati (36, FM, IRI) and Borna Derakhshani (24, FM, ENG) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Derakhshani leads the classical series 2–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2150 and 2340, the Elo model gives Derakhshani a 62% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2150 vs 2340 (Δ -190)
With Mehrdad Sedaghati as white
20% Mehrdad18% draw62% Borna
With Borna Derakhshani as white
14% Mehrdad15% draw71% Borna
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mehrdad Sedaghati | Borna Derakhshani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2150 | 2340 |
| Peak rating | 2337 · Jun 2016 | 2400 · Nov 2022 |
| Peak age | 26 | 20 |
| World rank now | #11,244 | #2,939 |
| World rank peak | #3,750 | #1,879 |
| Federation rank now | #107 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,440 | 1,224 |
| Months active | 189 | 176 |
| % white wins | 67% | 51% |
| % black wins | 64% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2041 | 2136 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 404 | 28 |
Best Win
Mehrdad Sedaghati
Borna Derakhshani
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).
Mehrdad Sedaghati
Borna Derakhshani