Eltaj Safarli vs Vugar Rasulov
GM Eltaj Safarli (2624) · GM Vugar Rasulov (2538)
Eltaj Safarli and Vugar Rasulov have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 2009 and the most recent in May 2025. Safarli leads 3 wins to 2, with 6 draws (45% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games). The average game between them lasted 45 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Safarli | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safarli with White | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Rasulov with White | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Safarli | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Rapid | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Blitz | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Safarli | Draws | Rasulov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | Chess.com Classic Play-In |
| Jan 2025 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | Titled Tue Early |
| Dec 2020 | Eltaj Safarli | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Sicilian: Closed | Levitov Christmas Online Q3 |
| May 2020 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | Silkway Cup Online |
| May 2016 | Eltaj Safarli | Vugar Rasulov | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Nakhchivan Open |
| Jan 2015 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Petrov's Defense | ch-AZE 70th |
| Sep 2014 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1-0 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Baku Open |
| Apr 2012 | Eltaj Safarli | Vugar Rasulov | 0-1 | Sicilian | Nakhchivan Open |
| Aug 2010 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | 49th Wch U20 |
| Jan 2010 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 1/2-1/2 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | ch-AZE |
| Jan 2009 | Vugar Rasulov | Eltaj Safarli | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | ch-AZE |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Eltaj Safarli and Vugar Rasulov?
In 11 recorded games, Eltaj Safarli has 3 wins, Vugar Rasulov has 2 wins, and they have drawn 6 times.
How many times have Eltaj Safarli and Vugar Rasulov played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 2009 to May 2025.
What openings do Eltaj Safarli and Vugar Rasulov play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Sicilian: Closed (1 games), followed by the Sicilian (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.