Rustam Rustamov vs Islam Hajialiyev
Rustam Rustamov (17, FM, AZE) and Islam Hajialiyev (18, CM, AZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 1 rapid/blitz game. Hajialiyev leads the classical series 2–1 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2340 and 2120, the Elo model gives Rustamov a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2340 vs 2120 (Δ +220)
With Rustam Rustamov as white
74% Rustam14% draw12% Islam
With Islam Hajialiyev as white
66% Rustam17% draw17% Islam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rustam Rustamov | Islam Hajialiyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2340+20 | 2120-75 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · Dec 2025 | 2217 · Jan 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,939 | #13,613 |
| World rank peak | #2,591 | #7,080 |
| Federation rank now | #41 | #92 |
| Games (career, STD) | 380 | 308 |
| Months active | 86 | 86 |
| % white wins | 63% | 62% |
| % black wins | 54% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2310 | 2137 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 247 | 144 |
Best Win
Rustam Rustamov
Islam Hajialiyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rustam Rustamov
Islam Hajialiyev