Pouria Darini vs Asghar Golizadeh
Pouria Darini (35, GM, IRI) and Asghar Golizadeh (36, GM, IRI) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Golizadeh leads with 6 wins to 4, with 5 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at UAE Teams Cup Open Tournament saw Darini prevail. With current classical ratings of 2382 and 2457, the Elo model gives Golizadeh a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2382 vs 2457 (Δ -75)
With Pouria Darini as white
31% Pouria26% draw43% Asghar
With Asghar Golizadeh as white
24% Pouria22% draw54% Asghar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Pouria Darini | Asghar Golizadeh | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2382 | 2457 |
| Peak rating | 2548 · Jun 2013 | 2508 · Nov 2010 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,994 | #980 |
| World rank peak | #441 | #705 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,383 | 802 |
| Months active | 214 | 202 |
| % white wins | 64% | 70% |
| % black wins | 50% | 65% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2324 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 163 |
Best Win
Pouria Darini
Asghar Golizadeh
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Pouria Darini
Asghar Golizadeh