Alkey Amangeldinov vs Ilya Zaitsev
Alkey Amangeldinov (17, KAZ) and Ilya Zaitsev (17, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Zaitsev leads the classical series 2–0 (4 draws). With current classical ratings of 1872 and 1889, the Elo model gives Zaitsev a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1872 vs 1889 (Δ -17)
With Alkey Amangeldinov as white
42% Alkey22% draw37% Ilya
With Ilya Zaitsev as white
33% Alkey20% draw47% Ilya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Alkey Amangeldinov | Ilya Zaitsev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1872 | 1889 |
| Peak rating | 2039 · Feb 2026 | 2025 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #55,301 | #50,857 |
| World rank peak | #22,070 | #22,623 |
| Federation rank now | #333 | #313 |
| Games (career, STD) | 424 | 309 |
| Months active | 59 | 59 |
| % white wins | 49% | 46% |
| % black wins | 43% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1845 | 1684 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 166 | 127 |
Best Win
Alkey Amangeldinov
Ilya Zaitsev
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).
Alkey Amangeldinov
Ilya Zaitsev