Yahya Houshiar vs Aziz Salimi
Yahya Houshiar (43, IRI) and Aziz Salimi (54, IRI) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Houshiar leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1717 and 1626, the Elo model gives Houshiar a 60% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1717 vs 1626 (Δ +91)
With Yahya Houshiar as white
60% Yahya15% draw25% Aziz
With Aziz Salimi as white
49% Yahya18% draw33% Aziz
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Yahya Houshiar | Aziz Salimi | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1717 | 1626 |
| Peak rating | 1926 · Sep 2012 | 1626 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 29 | 52 |
| World rank now | #95,517 | #123,033 |
| World rank peak | #40,753 | #96,261 |
| Federation rank now | #1,291 | #1,934 |
| Games (career, STD) | 212 | 267 |
| Months active | 166 | 115 |
| % white wins | 59% | 54% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 25 | 105 |
Best Win
Yahya Houshiar
Aziz Salimi
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Yahya Houshiar
Aziz Salimi