Morteza Darban vs Davit Benidze
Morteza Darban (44, IM, IRI) and Davit Benidze (35, GM, GEO) have met 14 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 3–3 with 8 draws — a 57% draw rate. Their last meeting at 21st Marmaris Karya GM Norm Tournament saw Darban prevail. With current classical ratings of 2267 and 2388, the Elo model gives Benidze a 51% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2267 vs 2388 (Δ -121)
With Morteza Darban as white
27% Morteza23% draw51% Davit
With Davit Benidze as white
19% Morteza19% draw62% Davit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Morteza Darban | Davit Benidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2267 | 2388 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Jan 2006 | 2530 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 24 | 21 |
| World rank now | #5,182 | #1,889 |
| World rank peak | #1,534 | #547 |
| Federation rank now | #56 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,493 | 1,436 |
| Months active | 217 | 208 |
| % white wins | 54% | 58% |
| % black wins | 50% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 81 |
Best Win
Morteza Darban
Davit Benidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Morteza Darban
Davit Benidze