Nidjat Mamedov vs Eltaj Safarli
Nidjat Mamedov (41, GM, AZE) and Eltaj Safarli (34, GM, AZE) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 2 rapid/blitz games. Safarli leads the classical series 2–0 (7 draws). With current classical ratings of 2575 and 2648, the Elo model gives Safarli a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2575 vs 2648 (Δ -73)
With Nidjat Mamedov as white
31% Nidjat27% draw42% Eltaj
With Eltaj Safarli as white
23% Nidjat23% draw54% Eltaj
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nidjat Mamedov | Eltaj Safarli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2575 | 2648 |
| Peak rating | 2624 · Jan 2014 | 2694 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 29 | 24 |
| World rank now | #227 | #69 |
| World rank peak | #136 | #45 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 678 | 1,734 |
| Months active | 217 | 212 |
| % white wins | 53% | 54% |
| % black wins | 37% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2711 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 52 |
Best Win
Nidjat Mamedov
Eltaj Safarli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nidjat Mamedov
Eltaj Safarli