Khazar Babazada vs Shiroghlan Talibov
Khazar Babazada (21, IM, AZE) and Shiroghlan Talibov (20, IM, AZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2495 and 2474, the Elo model gives Babazada a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2495 vs 2474 (Δ +21)
With Khazar Babazada as white
45% Khazar26% draw29% Shiroghlan
With Shiroghlan Talibov as white
34% Khazar29% draw38% Shiroghlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Khazar Babazada | Shiroghlan Talibov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2495+15 | 2474-8 |
| Peak rating | 2509 · Nov 2025 | 2482 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #619 | #791 |
| World rank peak | #523 | #727 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 881 | 632 |
| Months active | 145 | 111 |
| % white wins | 61% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2461 | 2443 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 236 | 295 |
Best Win
Khazar Babazada
Shiroghlan Talibov
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).
Khazar Babazada
Shiroghlan Talibov