Amina Kairbekova vs Xeniya Balabayeva
Amina Kairbekova (20, WGM, KAZ) and Xeniya Balabayeva (21, WGM, KAZ) have met 17 times in classical OTB. Balabayeva leads with 7 wins to 5, with 5 draws — a 29% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan FINAL Championship 2026 WOMEN saw Balabayeva prevail. With current classical ratings of 2374 and 2355, the Elo model gives Kairbekova a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2374 vs 2355 (Δ +19)
With Amina Kairbekova as white
45% Amina25% draw30% Xeniya
With Xeniya Balabayeva as white
34% Amina27% draw39% Xeniya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Amina Kairbekova | Xeniya Balabayeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2374 | 2355 |
| Peak rating | 2379 · Feb 2026 | 2383 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 20 |
| World rank now | #2,152 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #2,056 | #1,998 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,164 | 1,028 |
| Months active | 141 | 124 |
| % white wins | 56% | 58% |
| % black wins | 52% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2338 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 367 | 158 |
Best Win
Amina Kairbekova
Xeniya Balabayeva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (34)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Amina Kairbekova
Xeniya Balabayeva