Alikhan Khazhatuly vs Sanzhar Sainov
Alikhan Khazhatuly (16, FM, KAZ) and Sanzhar Sainov (17, KAZ) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Khazhatuly leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2198 and 1695, the Elo model gives Khazhatuly a 93% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2198 vs 1695 (Δ +503)
With Alikhan Khazhatuly as white
93% Alikhan6% draw1% Sanzhar
With Sanzhar Sainov as white
90% Alikhan7% draw3% Sanzhar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alikhan Khazhatuly | Sanzhar Sainov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2198 | 1695 |
| Peak rating | 2208 · Dec 2025 | 1729 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 15 | 13 |
| World rank now | #8,276 | #111,120 |
| World rank peak | #7,710 | #61,525 |
| Federation rank now | #97 | #586 |
| Games (career, STD) | 648 | 383 |
| Months active | 99 | 101 |
| % white wins | 56% | 52% |
| % black wins | 50% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2116 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 349 | 0 |
Best Win
Alikhan Khazhatuly
Sanzhar Sainov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alikhan Khazhatuly
Sanzhar Sainov