Azamat Utegaliyev vs Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Azamat Utegaliyev (35, KAZ) and Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) have met 15 times in classical OTB. Utegaliyev leads with 2 wins to 1, with 12 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at ALMATY BLITZ CUP - 2025 FINAL POOL A drew. With current classical ratings of 2406 and 2464, the Elo model gives Zhalmakhanov a 39% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2406 vs 2464 (Δ -58)
With Azamat Utegaliyev as white
33% Azamat28% draw39% Ramazan
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
25% Azamat23% draw51% Ramazan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Azamat Utegaliyev | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2406-12 | 2464+1 |
| Peak rating | 2522 · Oct 2016 | 2510 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 25 | 22 |
| World rank now | #1,567 | #879 |
| World rank peak | #595 | #577 |
| Federation rank now | #21 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 991 | 1,221 |
| Months active | 214 | 176 |
| % white wins | 64% | 64% |
| % black wins | 57% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2332 | 2452 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 401 | 491 |
Best Win
Azamat Utegaliyev
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (53)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Azamat Utegaliyev
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov