Ian Nepomniachtchi vs Rauf Mamedov
Ian Nepomniachtchi (36, GM, RUS) and Rauf Mamedov (38, GM, AZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 19 rapid/blitz games. Nepomniachtchi leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2636, the Elo model gives Nepomniachtchi a 57% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2636 (Δ +93)
With Ian Nepomniachtchi as white
57% Ian22% draw21% Rauf
With Rauf Mamedov as white
45% Ian26% draw29% Rauf
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ian Nepomniachtchi | Rauf Mamedov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2636 |
| Peak rating | 2795 · Mar 2023 | 2709 · Dec 2017 |
| Peak age | 33 | 29 |
| World rank now | #20 | #89 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #33 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #5 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,123 | 1,238 |
| Months active | 217 | 217 |
| % white wins | 45% | 49% |
| % black wins | 32% | 38% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2663 | 2605 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 148 |
Best Win
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Rauf Mamedov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ian Nepomniachtchi
Rauf Mamedov