Homayoon Toufighi is an Iranian International Chess Grandmaster. He was born on 16th January 1982 in Iran. Known for his significant contributions towards Chess in Iran, Toufighi has competed in various international tournaments and won many titles. These include the Iranian Chess Championship in 2010, the 10th Avicenna International Open Chess Tournament in 2011, and the 40th Guernsey International Chess Festival in 2014. He has also successfully made appearances in the Chess Olympiad, an international team chess competition.
Despite his prowess in Chess, Toufighi's educational achievements are equally commendable. He graduated in Physics and Mechanical Engineering from the Amirkabir University of Technology and further pursued a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology.