Ruslan Murtazin vs Adel Zhafyarov
Ruslan Murtazin (23, FM, RUS) and Adel Zhafyarov (24, RUS) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Murtazin leads the classical series 6–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2244 and 2085, the Elo model gives Murtazin a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2244 vs 2085 (Δ +159)
With Ruslan Murtazin as white
67% Ruslan16% draw17% Adel
With Adel Zhafyarov as white
58% Ruslan19% draw23% Adel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ruslan Murtazin | Adel Zhafyarov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2244 | 2085 |
| Peak rating | 2411 · May 2017 | 2252 · Jan 2021 |
| Peak age | 14 | 19 |
| World rank now | #5,946 | #15,685 |
| World rank peak | #1,959 | #6,628 |
| Federation rank now | #261 | #608 |
| Games (career, STD) | 606 | 464 |
| Months active | 165 | 156 |
| % white wins | 58% | 58% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 51 | 45 |
Best Win
Ruslan Murtazin
Adel Zhafyarov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ruslan Murtazin
Adel Zhafyarov