Gadir Guseinov vs Eltaj Safarli
Gadir Guseinov (40, GM, AZE) and Eltaj Safarli (34, GM, AZE) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Guseinov leads with 1 wins to 0, with 14 draws — a 93% draw rate. Their last meeting at Baku Open 2018 drew. With current classical ratings of 2636 and 2648, the Elo model gives Safarli a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2636 vs 2648 (Δ -12)
With Gadir Guseinov as white
39% Gadir28% draw33% Eltaj
With Eltaj Safarli as white
30% Gadir27% draw43% Eltaj
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Gadir Guseinov | Eltaj Safarli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2636 | 2648 |
| Peak rating | 2668 · May 2022 | 2694 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 36 | 24 |
| World rank now | #105 | #69 |
| World rank peak | #62 | #45 |
| Federation rank now | #4 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 839 | 1,734 |
| Months active | 217 | 211 |
| % white wins | 56% | 54% |
| % black wins | 45% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2711 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 27 | 74 |
Best Win
Gadir Guseinov
Eltaj Safarli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Gadir Guseinov
Eltaj Safarli