Alikhan Galymbek vs Ergali Suleimen
Alikhan Galymbek (19, CM, KAZ) and Ergali Suleimen (18, IM, KAZ) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Galymbek leads with 6 wins to 3, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at Phoenix Chess Tournament 2026 saw Galymbek prevail. With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2396, the Elo model gives Suleimen a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2396 (Δ -175)
With Alikhan Galymbek as white
21% Alikhan20% draw59% Ergali
With Ergali Suleimen as white
15% Alikhan17% draw69% Ergali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alikhan Galymbek | Ergali Suleimen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2396 |
| Peak rating | 2238 · Apr 2026 | 2419 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #7,090 | #1,752 |
| World rank peak | #6,371 | #1,389 |
| Federation rank now | #85 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 783 | 815 |
| Months active | 119 | 121 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2131 | 2370 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 319 | 488 |
Best Win
Alikhan Galymbek
Ergali Suleimen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (25)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alikhan Galymbek
Ergali Suleimen