Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Pavel Eljanov
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) and Pavel Eljanov (43, GM, UKR) have met 15 times in classical OTB. They split decisive games at 4–4 with 7 draws — a 47% draw rate. Their last meeting at 40th European Club Cup (open) saw Eljanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2674, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2674 (Δ +43)
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
49% Shakhriyar25% draw27% Pavel
With Pavel Eljanov as white
36% Shakhriyar29% draw34% Pavel
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Pavel Eljanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717 | 2674 |
| Peak rating | 2820 · Sep 2018 | 2765 · Mar 2016 |
| Peak age | 33 | 33 |
| World rank now | #25 | #46 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #6 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,235 | 1,317 |
| Months active | 219 | 218 |
| % white wins | 43% | 48% |
| % black wins | 33% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2686 | 2638 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 128 |
Best Win
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Pavel Eljanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (15)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Pavel Eljanov