Akaki Qalichava vs Deniel Safarov
Akaki Qalichava (21, FM, GEO) and Deniel Safarov (19, FM, GEO) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Qalichava leads the classical series 5–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2360 and 2296, the Elo model gives Qalichava a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2360 vs 2296 (Δ +64)
With Akaki Qalichava as white
53% Akaki22% draw25% Deniel
With Deniel Safarov as white
41% Akaki26% draw33% Deniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akaki Qalichava | Deniel Safarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2360 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2360 · May 2026 | 2346 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,466 | #4,239 |
| World rank peak | #2,466 | #2,820 |
| Federation rank now | #31 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 680 | 593 |
| Months active | 140 | 114 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 56% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 2256 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 97 | 197 |
Best Win
Akaki Qalichava
Deniel Safarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akaki Qalichava
Deniel Safarov