Vugar Manafov vs Shiroghlan Talibov
Vugar Manafov (22, IM, AZE) and Shiroghlan Talibov (20, IM, AZE) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 22 rapid/blitz games. Manafov leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2444 and 2474, the Elo model gives Talibov a 35% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2444 vs 2474 (Δ -30)
With Vugar Manafov as white
36% Vugar29% draw35% Shiroghlan
With Shiroghlan Talibov as white
28% Vugar25% draw47% Shiroghlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vugar Manafov | Shiroghlan Talibov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2444+12 | 2474-8 |
| Peak rating | 2444 · May 2026 | 2482 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,090 | #791 |
| World rank peak | #1,090 | #727 |
| Federation rank now | #23 | #15 |
| Games (career, STD) | 832 | 628 |
| Months active | 156 | 111 |
| % white wins | 58% | 56% |
| % black wins | 54% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2413 | 2446 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 291 | 296 |
Best Win
Vugar Manafov
Shiroghlan Talibov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (26)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vugar Manafov
Shiroghlan Talibov