Nijat Abasov vs Aydin Suleymanli
Nijat Abasov (31, GM, AZE) and Aydin Suleymanli (21, GM, AZE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 1–1 with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Azerbaijan Men's Chess Championship-2026, rapid(tiebreak) saw Suleymanli prevail. With current classical ratings of 2599 and 2665, the Elo model gives Suleymanli a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2599 vs 2665 (Δ -66)
With Nijat Abasov as white
32% Nijat28% draw41% Aydin
With Aydin Suleymanli as white
24% Nijat23% draw52% Aydin
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nijat Abasov | Aydin Suleymanli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2599+13 | 2665+12 |
| Peak rating | 2679 · Oct 2023 | 2665 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 28 | 21 |
| World rank now | #156 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #52 | #49 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #3 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,396 | 1,017 |
| Months active | 199 | 149 |
| % white wins | 47% | 49% |
| % black wins | 35% | 41% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2589 | 2651 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 53 | 148 |
Best Win
Nijat Abasov
Aydin Suleymanli
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nijat Abasov
Aydin Suleymanli