Nurlan Shabanov vs Vali Zeynalzade
Nurlan Shabanov (30, AZE) and Vali Zeynalzade (29, AZE) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Shabanov leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2209 and 2145, the Elo model gives Shabanov a 54% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2209 vs 2145 (Δ +64)
With Nurlan Shabanov as white
54% Nurlan21% draw26% Vali
With Vali Zeynalzade as white
42% Nurlan24% draw34% Vali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nurlan Shabanov | Vali Zeynalzade | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2209 | 2145 |
| Peak rating | 2209 · Dec 2025 | 2206 · Jul 2015 |
| Peak age | 29 | 18 |
| World rank now | #7,672 | #14,397 |
| World rank peak | #7,630 | #9,862 |
| Federation rank now | #69 | #106 |
| Games (career, STD) | 556 | 323 |
| Months active | 192 | 170 |
| % white wins | 48% | 53% |
| % black wins | 36% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2263 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 18 | 0 |
Best Win
Nurlan Shabanov
Vali Zeynalzade
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nurlan Shabanov
Vali Zeynalzade