Sayed Javad Alavi vs Homayoon Toufighi
Sayed Javad Alavi (39, IM, IRI) and Homayoon Toufighi (36, GM, IRI) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Toufighi leads with 3 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 50% draw rate. Their last meeting at 15th Iranian Super League Chess Championship - Mordad 2016 Round 6-11 drew. With current classical ratings of 2446 and 2379, the Elo model gives Alavi a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2446 vs 2379 (Δ +67)
With Sayed Javad Alavi as white
53% Sayed23% draw24% Homayoon
With Homayoon Toufighi as white
41% Sayed27% draw32% Homayoon
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sayed Javad Alavi | Homayoon Toufighi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2446 | 2379 |
| Peak rating | 2493 · Jul 2007 | 2501 · Jul 2010 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,215 | #2,059 |
| World rank peak | #800 | #785 |
| Federation rank now | #15 | #25 |
| Games (career, STD) | 625 | 1,008 |
| Months active | 219 | 205 |
| % white wins | 58% | 65% |
| % black wins | 50% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2397 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 14 |
Best Win
Sayed Javad Alavi
Homayoon Toufighi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sayed Javad Alavi
Homayoon Toufighi