Khazar Babazada vs Rustam Rustamov
Khazar Babazada (21, IM, AZE) and Rustam Rustamov (17, FM, AZE) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Babazada leads the classical series 1–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2495 and 2340, the Elo model gives Babazada a 66% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2495 vs 2340 (Δ +155)
With Khazar Babazada as white
66% Khazar18% draw16% Rustam
With Rustam Rustamov as white
56% Khazar22% draw23% Rustam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khazar Babazada | Rustam Rustamov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2495 | 2340 |
| Peak rating | 2509 · Nov 2025 | 2355 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 16 |
| World rank now | #619 | #2,939 |
| World rank peak | #523 | #2,591 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 881 | 380 |
| Months active | 146 | 87 |
| % white wins | 61% | 63% |
| % black wins | 52% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2461 | 2310 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 229 | 246 |
Best Win
Khazar Babazada
Rustam Rustamov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (19)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Khazar Babazada
Rustam Rustamov