Morteza Darban vs Homayoon Toufighi
Morteza Darban (44, IM, IRI) and Homayoon Toufighi (36, GM, IRI) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 5–5 with 5 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at 21st Marmaris Karya GM Norm Tournament drew. With current classical ratings of 2267 and 2379, the Elo model gives Toufighi a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2267 vs 2379 (Δ -112)
With Morteza Darban as white
28% Morteza23% draw49% Homayoon
With Homayoon Toufighi as white
20% Morteza19% draw60% Homayoon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Morteza Darban | Homayoon Toufighi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2267 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Jan 2006 | 2501 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 24 | 20 |
| World rank now | #5,182 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #1,534 | #785 |
| Federation rank now | #56 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,493 | 1,008 |
| Months active | 217 | 205 |
| % white wins | 54% | 65% |
| % black wins | 50% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2247 | 2397 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 50 | 14 |
Best Win
Morteza Darban
Homayoon Toufighi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Morteza Darban
Homayoon Toufighi