Nikoloz Darsadze vs Deniel Safarov
Nikoloz Darsadze (20, GEO) and Deniel Safarov (19, FM, GEO) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Safarov leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Merani (Blitz-17) saw Safarov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2125 and 2296, the Elo model gives Safarov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2125 vs 2296 (Δ -171)
With Nikoloz Darsadze as white
22% Nikoloz19% draw59% Deniel
With Deniel Safarov as white
15% Nikoloz16% draw69% Deniel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikoloz Darsadze | Deniel Safarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2125 | 2296 |
| Peak rating | 2125 · May 2026 | 2346 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 20 | 17 |
| World rank now | #13,204 | #4,239 |
| World rank peak | #12,964 | #2,820 |
| Federation rank now | #71 | #41 |
| Games (career, STD) | 397 | 593 |
| Months active | 124 | 114 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 42% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2107 | 2256 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 99 | 197 |
Best Win
Nikoloz Darsadze
Deniel Safarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (20)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikoloz Darsadze
Deniel Safarov