Chess Players from Iran

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Iranians Chess Players of all time. This list of famous Iranians Chess Players is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography's online popularity.

1. #1

   

   Alireza Firouzja

   b. 2003

   HPI 46.2239 langs

   Iranian chess player

2. #2

   

   Atousa Pourkashiyan

   b. 1988

   HPI 45.6717 langs

   Iranian chess player

3. #3

   

   Sarasadat Khademalsharieh

   b. 1997

   HPI 39.2526 langs

   Spanish-Iranian chess player

4. #4

   

   Parham Maghsoodloo

   b. 2000

   HPI 35.2814 langs

   Parham Maghsoodloo is an Iranian chess grandmaster known for his impressive performances in international tournaments and his rapid rise in...Read moreShow less

   Parham Maghsoodloo is an Iranian chess grandmaster known for his impressive performances in international tournaments and his rapid rise in the chess rankings. He gained significant attention for his victories in various competitions, showcasing his talent at a young age.

5. #5

   

   Dorsa Derakhshani

   b. 1998

   HPI 34.7418 langs

   chess player

6. #6

   

   Amin Tabatabaei

   b. 2001

   HPI 32.0714 langs

   Amin Tabatabaei is an Iranian chess grandmaster born in 2001, known for his achievements in international chess competitions and for being...Read moreShow less

   Amin Tabatabaei is an Iranian chess grandmaster born in 2001, known for his achievements in international chess competitions and for being one of the promising young talents in the sport. He gained attention for his performances in various tournaments, contributing to the growing reputation of Iranian chess.