Shayan Rahmatian vs Sasan Alibabaei
Shayan Rahmatian (26, IRI) and Sasan Alibabaei (27, IRI) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Rahmatian leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2028 and 2171, the Elo model gives Alibabaei a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2028 vs 2171 (Δ -143)
With Shayan Rahmatian as white
25% Shayan19% draw55% Sasan
With Sasan Alibabaei as white
18% Shayan16% draw65% Sasan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shayan Rahmatian | Sasan Alibabaei | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2028 | 2171-24 |
| Peak rating | 2171 · Dec 2016 | 2195 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 16 | 27 |
| World rank now | #21,545 | #9,844 |
| World rank peak | #12,406 | #8,469 |
| Federation rank now | #176 | #90 |
| Games (career, STD) | 422 | 544 |
| Months active | 173 | 144 |
| % white wins | 65% | 68% |
| % black wins | 61% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2159 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 31 | 71 |
Best Win
Shayan Rahmatian
Sasan Alibabaei
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shayan Rahmatian
Sasan Alibabaei