Shakhriyar Mamedyarov vs Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (41, GM, AZE) and Rustam Kasimdzhanov (47, GM, UZB) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Mamedyarov leads with 3 wins to 1, with 7 draws — a 64% draw rate. Their last meeting at 2nd International Rustam Kasimdzhanov Cup 2024 drew. With current classical ratings of 2717 and 2665, the Elo model gives Mamedyarov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2717 vs 2665 (Δ +52)
With Shakhriyar Mamedyarov as white
50% Shakhriyar24% draw26% Rustam
With Rustam Kasimdzhanov as white
38% Shakhriyar29% draw33% Rustam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Shakhriyar Mamedyarov | Rustam Kasimdzhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2717+2 | 2665+3 |
| Peak rating | 2820 · Sep 2018 | 2715 · May 2015 |
| Peak age | 33 | 36 |
| World rank now | #26 | #49 |
| World rank peak | #2 | #11 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #4 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,235 | 700 |
| Months active | 218 | 216 |
| % white wins | 43% | 41% |
| % black wins | 33% | 31% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2686 | 2598 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 146 | 33 |
Best Win
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Rustam Kasimdzhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov
Rustam Kasimdzhanov