Urfan Sevdimaliyev vs Ganjali Ismayilov
Urfan Sevdimaliyev (37, GM, AZE) and Ganjali Ismayilov (50, AZE) have met 8 times in classical OTB. Sevdimaliyev leads the classical series 3–0 (5 draws). With current classical ratings of 2286 and 2298, the Elo model gives Ismayilov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2286 vs 2298 (Δ -12)
With Urfan Sevdimaliyev as white
40% Urfan26% draw34% Ganjali
With Ganjali Ismayilov as white
31% Urfan25% draw44% Ganjali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Urfan Sevdimaliyev | Ganjali Ismayilov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2286 | 2298 |
| Peak rating | 2505 · Dec 2014 | 2413 · Aug 2018 |
| Peak age | 25 | 42 |
| World rank now | #4,521 | #4,158 |
| World rank peak | #715 | #1,908 |
| Federation rank now | #49 | #48 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,385 | 169 |
| Months active | 205 | 102 |
| % white wins | 50% | 40% |
| % black wins | 46% | 33% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2170 | 2252 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 85 | 9 |
Best Win
Urfan Sevdimaliyev
Ganjali Ismayilov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Urfan Sevdimaliyev
Ganjali Ismayilov