Baurzhan Kassimov vs Denis Makhnev
Baurzhan Kassimov (36, IM, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Kassimov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 78% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2558 (Δ -337)
With Baurzhan Kassimov as white
8% Baurzhan14% draw78% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
5% Baurzhan11% draw84% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Baurzhan Kassimov | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Aug 2015 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 25 | 26 |
| World rank now | #7,090 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #1,384 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #85 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 555 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 199 | 177 |
| % white wins | 54% | 60% |
| % black wins | 53% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | 2554 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 227 |
Best Win
Baurzhan Kassimov
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Baurzhan Kassimov
Denis Makhnev