Sarhan Guliev vs Kuzey Kurtyilmaz
Sarhan Guliev (58, GM, AZE) and Kuzey Kurtyilmaz (15, TUR) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Guliev leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2220 and 1972, the Elo model gives Guliev a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2220 vs 1972 (Δ +248)
With Sarhan Guliev as white
77% Sarhan13% draw10% Kuzey
With Kuzey Kurtyilmaz as white
70% Sarhan15% draw15% Kuzey
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sarhan Guliev | Kuzey Kurtyilmaz | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2220 | 1972 |
| Peak rating | 2537 · Jul 2003 | 2022 · Feb 2024 |
| Peak age | 35 | 13 |
| World rank now | #7,140 | #32,306 |
| World rank peak | #332 | #21,597 |
| Federation rank now | #67 | #371 |
| Games (career, STD) | 348 | 283 |
| Months active | 216 | 86 |
| % white wins | 48% | 41% |
| % black wins | 42% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2321 | 2049 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 21 | 7 |
Best Win
Sarhan Guliev
Kuzey Kurtyilmaz
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sarhan Guliev
Kuzey Kurtyilmaz