Mohammad Taghi Vassalam vs Erfan Ahmadi
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam (51, IRI) and Erfan Ahmadi (18, IRI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 23 rapid/blitz games. Vassalam leads the classical series 2–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1940 and 2182, the Elo model gives Ahmadi a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1940 vs 2182 (Δ -242)
With Mohammad Taghi Vassalam as white
16% Mohammad15% draw69% Erfan
With Erfan Ahmadi as white
11% Mohammad12% draw77% Erfan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mohammad Taghi Vassalam | Erfan Ahmadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1940 | 2182 |
| Peak rating | 2269 · Jan 2003 | 2182 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 18 |
| World rank now | #38,775 | #9,178 |
| World rank peak | #7,456 | #9,159 |
| Federation rank now | #367 | #88 |
| Games (career, STD) | 905 | 677 |
| Months active | 209 | 127 |
| % white wins | 66% | 66% |
| % black wins | 63% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1845 | 2154 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 318 | 250 |
Best Win
Mohammad Taghi Vassalam
Erfan Ahmadi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
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
Erfan Ahmadi