Reza Mahdavi vs Behzad Salimiyan
Reza Mahdavi (18, IM, IRI) and Behzad Salimiyan (15, FM, IRI) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2490 and 2305, the Elo model gives Mahdavi a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2490 vs 2305 (Δ +185)
With Reza Mahdavi as white
70% Reza17% draw14% Behzad
With Behzad Salimiyan as white
60% Reza20% draw20% Behzad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Reza Mahdavi | Behzad Salimiyan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2490 | 2305 |
| Peak rating | 2492 · Oct 2025 | 2305 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 14 |
| World rank now | #663 | #3,930 |
| World rank peak | #642 | #3,884 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,060 | 371 |
| Months active | 145 | 90 |
| % white wins | 69% | 63% |
| % black wins | 64% | 58% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2521 | 2350 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 170 | 279 |
Best Win
Reza Mahdavi
Behzad Salimiyan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (32)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Reza Mahdavi
Behzad Salimiyan