Rauf Mamedov vs Eltaj Safarli
Rauf Mamedov (38, GM, AZE) and Eltaj Safarli (34, GM, AZE) have met 11 times in classical OTB. All 11 games ended in a draw — a 100% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Tournament of Mamedyarov Chess Club drew. With current classical ratings of 2636 and 2648, the Elo model gives Safarli a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2636 vs 2648 (Δ -12)
With Rauf Mamedov as white
39% Rauf28% draw33% Eltaj
With Eltaj Safarli as white
30% Rauf27% draw43% Eltaj
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rauf Mamedov | Eltaj Safarli | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2636 | 2648 |
| Peak rating | 2709 · Dec 2017 | 2694 · Oct 2016 |
| Peak age | 29 | 24 |
| World rank now | #89 | #69 |
| World rank peak | #33 | #45 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,238 | 1,734 |
| Months active | 218 | 212 |
| % white wins | 49% | 54% |
| % black wins | 38% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2609 | 2711 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 145 | 52 |
Best Win
Rauf Mamedov
Eltaj Safarli
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).
Rauf Mamedov
Eltaj Safarli