Azat Sharafiev vs Ruslan Murtazin
Azat Sharafiev (36, IM, RUS) and Ruslan Murtazin (23, FM, RUS) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 34 rapid/blitz games. Sharafiev leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2431 and 2244, the Elo model gives Sharafiev a 70% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2431 vs 2244 (Δ +187)
With Azat Sharafiev as white
70% Azat16% draw14% Ruslan
With Ruslan Murtazin as white
61% Azat19% draw20% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azat Sharafiev | Ruslan Murtazin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2431 | 2244 |
| Peak rating | 2462 · Jan 2011 | 2411 · May 2017 |
| Peak age | 21 | 14 |
| World rank now | #1,245 | #5,946 |
| World rank peak | #1,157 | #1,959 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #261 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 606 |
| Months active | 210 | 165 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 53% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 118 | 51 |
Best Win
Azat Sharafiev
Ruslan Murtazin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Azat Sharafiev
Ruslan Murtazin