Bakhtiyar Askarov vs Vitali Koziak
Bakhtiyar Askarov (44, IM, KAZ) and Vitali Koziak (51, GM, UKR) have met 3 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Askarov leads the classical series 2–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2291 and 2338, the Elo model gives Koziak a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2291 vs 2338 (Δ -47)
With Bakhtiyar Askarov as white
35% Bakhtiyar27% draw38% Vitali
With Vitali Koziak as white
27% Bakhtiyar23% draw50% Vitali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Bakhtiyar Askarov | Vitali Koziak | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2291+10 | 2338 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · May 2021 | 2516 · Aug 2013 |
| Peak age | 39 | 38 |
| World rank now | #4,381 | #2,991 |
| World rank peak | #1,554 | #648 |
| Federation rank now | #50 | #89 |
| Games (career, STD) | 714 | 1,334 |
| Months active | 219 | 217 |
| % white wins | 67% | 58% |
| % black wins | 59% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2231 | 2196 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 457 | 101 |
Best Win
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Vitali Koziak
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).
Bakhtiyar Askarov
Vitali Koziak