Eltaj Safarli vs Mahammad Muradli
GM Eltaj Safarli (2624) · GM Mahammad Muradli (2642)
Eltaj Safarli and Mahammad Muradli have played 16 recorded games against each other, the first in May 2016 and the most recent in Jun 2026. Safarli leads 6 wins to 3, with 7 draws (56% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games). The average game between them lasted 33 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Safarli | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safarli with White | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Muradli with White | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Safarli | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| Rapid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Safarli | Draws | Muradli |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3rd UzChess Cup 2026 | Challengers |
| Feb 2026 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Indian Defense | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 0-1 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 80th ch-AZE |
| Feb 2026 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening | 80th ch-AZE |
| Apr 2025 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Reykjavik Open |
| Dec 2024 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | European Rapid 2024 |
| Jan 2023 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | ch-AZE Final 77th |
| Jan 2023 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-AZE Final 77th |
| Jan 2023 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-AZE Final 77th |
| Jan 2023 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | ch-AZE Final 77th |
| Jan 2023 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Bogo-Indian Defense | ch-AZE Prelim 77th |
| May 2021 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Sicilian: Najdorf | ch-AZE Prelim 75th |
| Dec 2020 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-EUR qual Online |
| May 2019 | Mahammad Muradli | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | English Opening: Symmetrical | Nakhchivan Open |
| May 2016 | Eltaj Safarli | Mahammad Muradli | 1-0 | Trompowsky Attack | Nakhchivan Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Eltaj Safarli and Mahammad Muradli?
In 16 recorded games, Eltaj Safarli has 6 wins, Mahammad Muradli has 3 wins, and they have drawn 7 times.
How many times have Eltaj Safarli and Mahammad Muradli played each other?
Our database records 16 games between them, from May 2016 to Jun 2026.
What openings do Eltaj Safarli and Mahammad Muradli play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (2 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.