Ravan Aliyev vs Khazar Babazada
Ravan Aliyev (24, IM, AZE) and Khazar Babazada (21, IM, AZE) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 18 rapid/blitz games. Aliyev leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2363 and 2495, the Elo model gives Babazada a 52% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2363 vs 2495 (Δ -132)
With Ravan Aliyev as white
25% Ravan23% draw52% Khazar
With Khazar Babazada as white
18% Ravan19% draw63% Khazar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ravan Aliyev | Khazar Babazada | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2363 | 2495 |
| Peak rating | 2393 · Apr 2025 | 2509 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 23 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,397 | #619 |
| World rank peak | #1,856 | #523 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 727 | 881 |
| Months active | 170 | 146 |
| % white wins | 59% | 61% |
| % black wins | 52% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2318 | 2461 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 223 | 236 |
Best Win
Ravan Aliyev
Khazar Babazada
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (24)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ravan Aliyev
Khazar Babazada