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Reza Mahdavi vs Ilia Hojjatinejad

Reza Mahdavi (18, IM, IRI) and Ilia Hojjatinejad (18, IRI) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 21 rapid/blitz games. Mahdavi leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2490 and 2245, the Elo model gives Mahdavi a 76% chance of winning a classical game with white.

Head-to-Head Score

If they played today · Classical

Based on current Elo: 2490 vs 2245 +245)
With Reza Mahdavi as white
76% Reza14% draw10% Ilia
With Ilia Hojjatinejad as white
69% Reza17% draw15% Ilia

Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.

Career Compare

Reza MahdaviIlia Hojjatinejad
Current rating (STD)24902245
Peak rating2492 · Oct 20252247 · Sep 2025
Peak age1717
World rank now#663#6,031
World rank peak#642#5,819
Federation rank now#8#64
Games (career, STD)1,060684
Months active145125
% white wins69%63%
% black wins64%58%
TPR last 12m (STD)25212238
Activity 12m (games)170288

Best Win

Reza Mahdavi
Ilia Hojjatinejad

Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context

All Meetings (23)

Common Opponents

Tournaments Both Played

Cohort Position

Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).

Reza Mahdavi
Ilia Hojjatinejad

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