Ardak Kanayev vs Ni
Ardak Kanayev (47, KAZ) and Ni (KAZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Kanayev leads with 5 wins to 3, with 4 draws — a 33% draw rate. Their last meeting at South-Kazakhstan Championship 2018 saw Kanayev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1873 and 1944, the Elo model gives Ni a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1873 vs 1944 (Δ -71)
With Ardak Kanayev as white
34% Ardak21% draw45% Ni
With Ni as white
26% Ardak18% draw56% Ni
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ardak Kanayev | Ni | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1873 | 1944 |
| Peak rating | 2169 · Apr 2001 | 2209 · Jan 2001 |
| Peak age | 22 | — |
| World rank now | #55,025 | #42,051 |
| World rank peak | #15,669 | #11,896 |
| Federation rank now | #332 | #190 |
| Games (career, STD) | 568 | 206 |
| Months active | 218 | 218 |
| % white wins | 48% | 45% |
| % black wins | 43% | 40% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1890 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 8 |
Best Win
Ardak Kanayev
Ni
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ardak Kanayev
Ni