Alimzhan Amirkul vs Erasyl Zhakan
Alimzhan Amirkul (18, FM, KAZ) and Erasyl Zhakan (18, KAZ) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Zhakan leads with 5 wins to 2, with 3 draws — a 30% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Marathon KazChess 7 stage drew. With current classical ratings of 2242 and 2076, the Elo model gives Amirkul a 68% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2242 vs 2076 (Δ +166)
With Alimzhan Amirkul as white
68% Alimzhan16% draw16% Erasyl
With Erasyl Zhakan as white
59% Alimzhan19% draw23% Erasyl
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alimzhan Amirkul | Erasyl Zhakan | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2242+1 | 2076 |
| Peak rating | 2399 · Sep 2024 | 2179 · Sep 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 16 |
| World rank now | #6,149 | #17,743 |
| World rank peak | #1,774 | #8,984 |
| Federation rank now | #77 | #147 |
| Games (career, STD) | 536 | 737 |
| Months active | 123 | 115 |
| % white wins | 55% | 57% |
| % black wins | 50% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | 2042 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 124 | 656 |
Best Win
Alimzhan Amirkul
Erasyl Zhakan
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alimzhan Amirkul
Erasyl Zhakan