Peter Svidler vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Peter Svidler (50, GM, FID) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 21 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 13 draws — a 62% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2024 saw Mamedyarov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2682 and 2717, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2682 vs 2717 (Δ -35)
With Peter Svidler as white
35% Peter30% draw35% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
27% Peter25% draw47% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Peter Svidler | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2682 | 2717+2 |
| Peak rating | 2769 · May 2013 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 37 | 33 |
| World rank now | #43 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #4 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #2 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,085 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 39% | 43% |
| % black wins | 26% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2509 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 30 | 146 |
Best Win
Peter Svidler
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Peter Svidler
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov