Andrei Shchekachev vs Namig Guliyev
Andrei Shchekachev (54, GM, FRA) and Namig Guliyev (52, GM, AZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Shchekachev leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2e Bois-Colombes Rapide Chess Master saw Guliyev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2462 and 2468, the Elo model gives Guliyev a 32% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2462 vs 2468 (Δ -6)
With Andrei Shchekachev as white
40% Andrei28% draw32% Namig
With Namig Guliyev as white
31% Andrei27% draw42% Namig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Andrei Shchekachev | Namig Guliyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2462 | 2468-13 |
| Peak rating | 2593 · Jul 2006 | 2590 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 34 | 33 |
| World rank now | #896 | #857 |
| World rank peak | #116 | #173 |
| Federation rank now | #32 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,137 | 1,725 |
| Months active | 217 | 218 |
| % white wins | 63% | 68% |
| % black wins | 56% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2434 | 2433 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 175 | 166 |
Best Win
Andrei Shchekachev
Namig Guliyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Andrei Shchekachev
Namig Guliyev