Mohammadreza Sheykhali vs Bardiya Daneshvar
Mohammadreza Sheykhali (26, IRI) and Bardiya Daneshvar (20, GM, IRI) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 24 rapid/blitz games. Sheykhali leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2154 and 2596, the Elo model gives Daneshvar a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2154 vs 2596 (Δ -442)
With Mohammadreza Sheykhali as white
4% Mohammadreza10% draw86% Bardiya
With Bardiya Daneshvar as white
2% Mohammadreza9% draw90% Bardiya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mohammadreza Sheykhali | Bardiya Daneshvar | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2154 | 2596 |
| Peak rating | 2203 · Jan 2019 | 2640 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 19 |
| World rank now | #10,976 | #166 |
| World rank peak | #9,438 | #87 |
| Federation rank now | #103 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 449 | 1,273 |
| Months active | 168 | 148 |
| % white wins | 67% | 59% |
| % black wins | 62% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1130 | 2528 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 10 | 194 |
Best Win
Mohammadreza Sheykhali
Bardiya Daneshvar
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mohammadreza Sheykhali
Bardiya Daneshvar