Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam vs Arash Tahbaz
Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam (28, FM, IRI) and Arash Tahbaz (26, IM, IRI) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Tahbaz leads with 5 wins to 2, with 4 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Rasht novin Yalda blitz 27 Azar 1404 saw Khoshkalam prevail. With current classical ratings of 2241 and 2482, the Elo model gives Tahbaz a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2241 vs 2482 (Δ -241)
With Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam as white
15% Seyed17% draw68% Arash
With Arash Tahbaz as white
10% Seyed14% draw76% Arash
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam | Arash Tahbaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2241 | 2482 |
| Peak rating | 2315 · Jun 2022 | 2484 · Feb 2019 |
| Peak age | 24 | 19 |
| World rank now | #6,210 | #727 |
| World rank peak | #3,739 | #714 |
| Federation rank now | #65 | #9 |
| Games (career, STD) | 682 | 1,312 |
| Months active | 181 | 176 |
| % white wins | 63% | 67% |
| % black wins | 60% | 62% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2124 | 2523 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 22 | 165 |
Best Win
Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam
Arash Tahbaz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Seyed Mehrab Khoshkalam
Arash Tahbaz