Murad Ibrahimli vs Khazar Babazada
Murad Ibrahimli (24, IM, AZE) and Khazar Babazada (21, IM, AZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 31 rapid/blitz games. Babazada leads the classical series 5–3 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2445 and 2495, the Elo model gives Babazada a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2445 vs 2495 (Δ -50)
With Murad Ibrahimli as white
33% Murad29% draw38% Khazar
With Khazar Babazada as white
26% Murad24% draw50% Khazar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murad Ibrahimli | Khazar Babazada | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2445 | 2495+15 |
| Peak rating | 2448 · Jun 2025 | 2509 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,077 | #619 |
| World rank peak | #1,032 | #523 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 599 | 881 |
| Months active | 155 | 145 |
| % white wins | 68% | 61% |
| % black wins | 61% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2461 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 236 |
Best Win
Murad Ibrahimli
Khazar Babazada
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (40)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murad Ibrahimli
Khazar Babazada