Aziz Degenbaev vs Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Aziz Degenbaev (21, FM, KGZ) and Zalkar Kurbanbaev (17, KGZ) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 7 rapid/blitz games. Degenbaev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2305 and 2092, the Elo model gives Degenbaev a 74% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2305 vs 2092 (Δ +213)
With Aziz Degenbaev as white
74% Aziz14% draw12% Zalkar
With Zalkar Kurbanbaev as white
65% Aziz17% draw18% Zalkar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Aziz Degenbaev | Zalkar Kurbanbaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2305 | 2092 |
| Peak rating | 2310 · Sep 2025 | 2201 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 20 | 16 |
| World rank now | #3,930 | #16,135 |
| World rank peak | #3,714 | #8,006 |
| Federation rank now | #7 | #19 |
| Games (career, STD) | 557 | 513 |
| Months active | 106 | 87 |
| % white wins | 64% | 55% |
| % black wins | 54% | 45% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | 2031 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 102 | 129 |
Best Win
Aziz Degenbaev
Zalkar Kurbanbaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Aziz Degenbaev
Zalkar Kurbanbaev