Richard Rapport vs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Richard Rapport (30, GM, HUN) and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Mamedyarov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at Global Chess League 2025 - League Stage saw Rapport prevail. With current classical ratings of 2729 and 2717, the Elo model gives Rapport a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2729 vs 2717 (Δ +12)
With Richard Rapport as white
43% Richard27% draw30% Shakhriyar
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
33% Richard28% draw39% Shakhriyar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Richard Rapport | Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2729 | 2717+2 |
| Peak rating | 2776 · Apr 2022 | 2820 · Sep 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 33 |
| World rank now | #20 | #26 |
| World rank peak | #5 | #2 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,541 | 1,235 |
| Months active | 195 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 43% |
| % black wins | 38% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2724 | 2686 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 149 | 146 |
Best Win
Richard Rapport
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (39)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Richard Rapport
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov