Akylzhan Meirkhanuly vs Kirill Babkin
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly (15, FM, KAZ) and Kirill Babkin (15, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Meirkhanuly leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2265 and 1990, the Elo model gives Meirkhanuly a 80% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2265 vs 1990 (Δ +275)
With Akylzhan Meirkhanuly as white
80% Akylzhan12% draw8% Kirill
With Kirill Babkin as white
73% Akylzhan14% draw13% Kirill
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Akylzhan Meirkhanuly | Kirill Babkin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2265 | 1990-1 |
| Peak rating | 2340 · Nov 2025 | 1997 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 14 | 15 |
| World rank now | #5,254 | #29,077 |
| World rank peak | #2,909 | #28,123 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #207 |
| Games (career, STD) | 419 | 336 |
| Months active | 95 | 51 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 58% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2210 | 1850 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 106 | 360 |
Best Win
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly
Kirill Babkin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Akylzhan Meirkhanuly
Kirill Babkin