Azamat Utegaliyev vs Denis Makhnev
Azamat Utegaliyev (35, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 20 rapid/blitz games. Makhnev leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 55% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2558 (Δ -152)
With Azamat Utegaliyev as white
23% Azamat22% draw55% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
16% Azamat19% draw65% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azamat Utegaliyev | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2522 · Oct 2016 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #595 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 991 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 215 | 177 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 57% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2331 | 2553 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 407 | 232 |
Best Win
Azamat Utegaliyev
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Azamat Utegaliyev
Denis Makhnev