Bilel Bellahcene vs Namig Guliyev
Bilel Bellahcene (28, GM, ALG) and Namig Guliyev (52, GM, AZE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Bellahcene leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2493 and 2468, the Elo model gives Bellahcene a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2493 vs 2468 (Δ +25)
With Bilel Bellahcene as white
46% Bilel26% draw29% Namig
With Namig Guliyev as white
34% Bilel29% draw37% Namig
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bilel Bellahcene | Namig Guliyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2493 | 2468-13 |
| Peak rating | 2560 · Mar 2019 | 2590 · Apr 2007 |
| Peak age | 21 | 33 |
| World rank now | #634 | #857 |
| World rank peak | #384 | #173 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 2,160 | 1,725 |
| Months active | 191 | 218 |
| % white wins | 63% | 68% |
| % black wins | 55% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2454 | 2433 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 224 | 166 |
Best Win
Bilel Bellahcene
Namig Guliyev
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).
Bilel Bellahcene
Namig Guliyev