Bakhtiyar Askarov vs Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Bakhtiyar Askarov (44, IM, KAZ) and Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Askarov leads with 6 wins to 5, with 3 draws — a 21% draw rate. Their last meeting at ASIAN ZONAL CHESS CHAMPIONSHIPS MEN 2025 saw Zhalmakhanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2464, the Elo model gives Zhalmakhanov a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2464 (Δ -173)
With Bakhtiyar Askarov as white
21% Bakhtiyar20% draw59% Ramazan
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
15% Bakhtiyar17% draw68% Ramazan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bakhtiyar Askarov | Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291+10 | 2464+1 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · May 2021 | 2510 · Jun 2024 |
| Peak age | 39 | 22 |
| World rank now | #4,381 | #879 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #577 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 714 | 1,221 |
| Months active | 219 | 176 |
| % white wins | 67% | 64% |
| % black wins | 59% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2231 | 2447 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 457 | 492 |
Best Win
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (61)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov