Vahid Khalesi vs Sahebali Atanejhad
Vahid Khalesi (39, FM, IRI) and Sahebali Atanejhad (47, FM, IRI) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Atanejhad leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2226 and 2057, the Elo model gives Khalesi a 69% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2226 vs 2057 (Δ +169)
With Vahid Khalesi as white
69% Vahid16% draw16% Sahebali
With Sahebali Atanejhad as white
59% Vahid19% draw22% Sahebali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vahid Khalesi | Sahebali Atanejhad | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2226 | 2057 |
| Peak rating | 2302 · Dec 2021 | 2319 · Oct 2007 |
| Peak age | 34 | 28 |
| World rank now | #6,851 | #19,909 |
| World rank peak | #4,137 | #4,889 |
| Federation rank now | #73 | #193 |
| Games (career, STD) | 951 | 478 |
| Months active | 199 | 190 |
| % white wins | 66% | 67% |
| % black wins | 59% | 64% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2213 | 2063 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 106 |
Best Win
Vahid Khalesi
Sahebali Atanejhad
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vahid Khalesi
Sahebali Atanejhad