Vugar Rasulov vs Davit Benidze
Vugar Rasulov (35, GM, AZE) and Davit Benidze (35, GM, GEO) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Benidze leads with 2 wins to 0, with 12 draws — a 86% draw rate. Their last meeting at 9th International Five April Medal Day Chess Tournament-A drew. With current classical ratings of 2522 and 2388, the Elo model gives Rasulov a 63% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2522 vs 2388 (Δ +134)
With Vugar Rasulov as white
63% Vugar19% draw18% Davit
With Davit Benidze as white
52% Vugar23% draw25% Davit
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Vugar Rasulov | Davit Benidze | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2522+7 | 2388 |
| Peak rating | 2560 · Oct 2023 | 2530 · Mar 2012 |
| Peak age | 32 | 21 |
| World rank now | #450 | #1,889 |
| World rank peak | #336 | #547 |
| Federation rank now | #11 | #26 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,613 | 1,436 |
| Months active | 204 | 208 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2513 | 2364 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 81 |
Best Win
Vugar Rasulov
Davit Benidze
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Vugar Rasulov
Davit Benidze