Deniel Safarov vs Nikolozi Shamatava
Deniel Safarov (19, FM, GEO) and Nikolozi Shamatava (18, FM, GEO) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Safarov leads with 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at GEO 85th Ch (I League) saw Shamatava prevail. With current classical ratings of 2296 and 2272, the Elo model gives Safarov a 46% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2296 vs 2272 (Δ +24)
With Deniel Safarov as white
46% Deniel24% draw30% Nikolozi
With Nikolozi Shamatava as white
35% Deniel27% draw38% Nikolozi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Deniel Safarov | Nikolozi Shamatava | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2296+40 | 2272-23 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · Sep 2024 | 2376 · Oct 2024 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #4,239 | #4,997 |
| World rank peak | #2,820 | #2,187 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #44 |
| Games (career, STD) | 593 | 650 |
| Months active | 113 | 117 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2256 | 2257 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 197 | 121 |
Best Win
Deniel Safarov
Nikolozi Shamatava
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Deniel Safarov
Nikolozi Shamatava