Morteza Mahjoob Zardast vs Elshan Moradiabadi
Morteza Mahjoob Zardast (46, GM, IRI) and Elshan Moradiabadi (41, GM, USA) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Moradiabadi leads with 4 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Khashayar Mostafavi Kashani Cup saw Moradiabadi prevail. With current classical ratings of 2329 and 2494, the Elo model gives Moradiabadi a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2329 vs 2494 (Δ -165)
With Morteza Mahjoob Zardast as white
22% Morteza21% draw57% Elshan
With Elshan Moradiabadi as white
15% Morteza18% draw67% Elshan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Morteza Mahjoob Zardast | Elshan Moradiabadi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2329 | 2494 |
| Peak rating | 2546 · Jul 2010 | 2603 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 30 | 31 |
| World rank now | #3,668 | #625 |
| World rank peak | #445 | #220 |
| Federation rank now | #27 | #42 |
| Games (career, STD) | 574 | 1,314 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 55% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2164 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 3 | 21 |
Best Win
Morteza Mahjoob Zardast
Elshan Moradiabadi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Morteza Mahjoob Zardast
Elshan Moradiabadi