Alimzhan Ayapov vs Timur Balmagambetov
Alimzhan Ayapov (21, KAZ) and Timur Balmagambetov (20, KAZ) have met 1 time in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2086 and 2195, the Elo model gives Balmagambetov a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2086 vs 2195 (Δ -109)
With Alimzhan Ayapov as white
29% Alimzhan22% draw50% Timur
With Timur Balmagambetov as white
21% Alimzhan18% draw61% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alimzhan Ayapov | Timur Balmagambetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2086 | 2195 |
| Peak rating | 2086 · May 2026 | 2212 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #16,704 | #8,447 |
| World rank peak | #16,702 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #141 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 333 | 430 |
| Months active | 114 | 98 |
| % white wins | 57% | 69% |
| % black wins | 55% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2062 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 525 | 534 |
Best Win
Alimzhan Ayapov
Timur Balmagambetov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Alimzhan Ayapov
Timur Balmagambetov