Alikhan Nazarbek vs Arlan Mirzhanov
Alikhan Nazarbek (11, KAZ) and Arlan Mirzhanov (11, CM, KAZ) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Mirzhanov leads the classical series 1–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 1952 and 1954, the Elo model gives Mirzhanov a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1952 vs 1954 (Δ -2)
With Alikhan Nazarbek as white
44% Alikhan22% draw34% Arlan
With Arlan Mirzhanov as white
34% Alikhan22% draw45% Arlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alikhan Nazarbek | Arlan Mirzhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1952 | 1954 |
| Peak rating | 1979 · Jan 2026 | 2028 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 11 | 10 |
| World rank now | #36,266 | #35,857 |
| World rank peak | #30,891 | #22,654 |
| Federation rank now | #244 | #240 |
| Games (career, STD) | 363 | 447 |
| Months active | 48 | 46 |
| % white wins | 54% | 53% |
| % black wins | 49% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1895 | 1923 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 271 | 470 |
Best Win
Alikhan Nazarbek
Arlan Mirzhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alikhan Nazarbek
Arlan Mirzhanov