Vasif Durarbayli vs Nijat Abasov
Vasif Durarbayli (34, GM, AZE) and Nijat Abasov (31, GM, AZE) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Durarbayli leads with 4 wins to 0, with 9 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE Grand Swiss Tournament 2023 drew. With current classical ratings of 2611 and 2599, the Elo model gives Durarbayli a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2611 vs 2599 (Δ +12)
With Vasif Durarbayli as white
43% Vasif27% draw30% Nijat
With Nijat Abasov as white
33% Vasif28% draw39% Nijat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vasif Durarbayli | Nijat Abasov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2611 | 2599+13 |
| Peak rating | 2638 · May 2022 | 2679 · Oct 2023 |
| Peak age | 30 | 28 |
| World rank now | #132 | #156 |
| World rank peak | #114 | #52 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #8 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,239 | 1,396 |
| Months active | 197 | 199 |
| % white wins | 53% | 47% |
| % black wins | 42% | 35% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2605 | 2589 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 53 |
Best Win
Vasif Durarbayli
Nijat Abasov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vasif Durarbayli
Nijat Abasov