Aziz Degenbaev vs Totuhan Tapaev
Aziz Degenbaev (21, FM, KGZ) and Totuhan Tapaev (20, KGZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 16 rapid/blitz games. Degenbaev leads the classical series 5–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2305 and 1876, the Elo model gives Degenbaev a 90% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2305 vs 1876 (Δ +429)
With Aziz Degenbaev as white
90% Aziz8% draw3% Totuhan
With Totuhan Tapaev as white
86% Aziz9% draw5% Totuhan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aziz Degenbaev | Totuhan Tapaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2305 | 1876 |
| Peak rating | 2310 · Sep 2025 | 1936 · Mar 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 17 |
| World rank now | #3,930 | #54,368 |
| World rank peak | #3,714 | #31,979 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #54 |
| Games (career, STD) | 557 | 345 |
| Months active | 105 | 94 |
| % white wins | 64% | 59% |
| % black wins | 54% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 52 |
Best Win
Aziz Degenbaev
Totuhan Tapaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aziz Degenbaev
Totuhan Tapaev