Ali Farhadov vs Javad Mursalzade
Ali Farhadov (18, AZE) and Javad Mursalzade (14, AZE) have never met in classical OTB, but played 13 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 61 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 1896 and 1903, the Elo model gives Mursalzade a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1896 vs 1903 (Δ -7)
With Ali Farhadov as white
43% Ali21% draw35% Javad
With Javad Mursalzade as white
34% Ali21% draw46% Javad
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ali Farhadov | Javad Mursalzade | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1896+9 | 1903+38 |
| Peak rating | 1896 · Jun 2026 | 1976 · Oct 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 13 |
| World rank now | #49,096 | #47,386 |
| World rank peak | #49,096 | #30,852 |
| Federation rank now | #182 | #178 |
| Games (career, STD) | 353 | 399 |
| Months active | 87 | 82 |
| % white wins | 59% | 56% |
| % black wins | 51% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1770 | 1856 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 278 | 322 |
Best Win
Ali Farhadov
Javad Mursalzade
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ali Farhadov
Javad Mursalzade