Mohammad Taghi Vassalam vs Asef Rahmani
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam (51, IRI) and Asef Rahmani (53, AFG) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 50 rapid/blitz games. Vassalam leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1940 and 1855, the Elo model gives Vassalam a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1940 vs 1855 (Δ +85)
With Mohammad Taghi Vassalam as white
58% Mohammad17% draw25% Asef
With Asef Rahmani as white
47% Mohammad20% draw33% Asef
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mohammad Taghi Vassalam | Asef Rahmani | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1940 | 1855 |
| Peak rating | 2269 · Jan 2003 | 2033 · May 2010 |
| Peak age | 28 | 37 |
| World rank now | #38,775 | #60,445 |
| World rank peak | #7,456 | #28,804 |
| Federation rank now | #367 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 905 | 223 |
| Months active | 209 | 178 |
| % white wins | 66% | 60% |
| % black wins | 63% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1845 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 318 | 240 |
Best Win
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam
Asef Rahmani
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (54)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam
Asef Rahmani