Murad Ibrahimli vs Shahin Valiyev
Murad Ibrahimli (24, IM, AZE) and Shahin Valiyev (19, FM, AZE) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Ibrahimli leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2445 and 2405, the Elo model gives Ibrahimli a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2445 vs 2405 (Δ +40)
With Murad Ibrahimli as white
48% Murad24% draw27% Shahin
With Shahin Valiyev as white
36% Murad29% draw35% Shahin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murad Ibrahimli | Shahin Valiyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2445 | 2405-4 |
| Peak rating | 2448 · Jun 2025 | 2421 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,077 | #1,583 |
| World rank peak | #1,032 | #1,346 |
| Federation rank now | #22 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 599 | 603 |
| Months active | 155 | 118 |
| % white wins | 68% | 48% |
| % black wins | 61% | 42% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2382 | 2376 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 325 | 111 |
Best Win
Murad Ibrahimli
Shahin Valiyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murad Ibrahimli
Shahin Valiyev