Shahin Valiyev vs Shiroghlan Talibov
Shahin Valiyev (19, FM, AZE) and Shiroghlan Talibov (20, IM, AZE) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Valiyev leads the classical series 2–1 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 2405 and 2474, the Elo model gives Talibov a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2405 vs 2474 (Δ -69)
With Shahin Valiyev as white
32% Shahin27% draw41% Shiroghlan
With Shiroghlan Talibov as white
24% Shahin23% draw53% Shiroghlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shahin Valiyev | Shiroghlan Talibov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2405-4 | 2474-8 |
| Peak rating | 2421 · Jun 2025 | 2482 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,583 | #791 |
| World rank peak | #1,346 | #727 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 603 | 632 |
| Months active | 118 | 111 |
| % white wins | 48% | 56% |
| % black wins | 42% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2376 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 111 | 299 |
Best Win
Shahin Valiyev
Shiroghlan Talibov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shahin Valiyev
Shiroghlan Talibov