Azer Mirzoev vs Ruslan Pogorelov
Azer Mirzoev (48, GM, AZE) and Ruslan Pogorelov (67, GM, ESP) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Mirzoev leads with 1 wins to 0, with 12 draws — a 92% draw rate. Their last meeting at XXXVIII Abierto Internacional Ciudad de Sevilla drew. With current classical ratings of 2416 and 2278, the Elo model gives Mirzoev a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2416 vs 2278 (Δ +138)
With Azer Mirzoev as white
64% Azer18% draw18% Ruslan
With Ruslan Pogorelov as white
53% Azer22% draw25% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azer Mirzoev | Ruslan Pogorelov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2416-22 | 2278+5 |
| Peak rating | 2594 · Jan 2010 | 2517 · Jan 2003 |
| Peak age | 32 | 44 |
| World rank now | #1,412 | #4,787 |
| World rank peak | #215 | #451 |
| Federation rank now | #26 | #285 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,906 | 1,901 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 51% | 56% |
| % black wins | 43% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2348 | 1995 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 87 | 77 |
Best Win
Azer Mirzoev
Ruslan Pogorelov
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).
Azer Mirzoev
Ruslan Pogorelov