Baurzhan Kassimov vs Igor Klimenko
Baurzhan Kassimov (36, IM, KAZ) and Igor Klimenko (55, FM, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Kassimov leads the classical series 4–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2221 and 2252, the Elo model gives Klimenko a 36% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2221 vs 2252 (Δ -31)
With Baurzhan Kassimov as white
37% Baurzhan27% draw36% Igor
With Igor Klimenko as white
29% Baurzhan23% draw48% Igor
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Baurzhan Kassimov | Igor Klimenko | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2221 | 2252 |
| Peak rating | 2440 · Aug 2015 | 2361 · Dec 2016 |
| Peak age | 25 | 45 |
| World rank now | #7,090 | #5,621 |
| World rank peak | #1,384 | #3,105 |
| Federation rank now | #85 | #57 |
| Games (career, STD) | 555 | 125 |
| Months active | 199 | 182 |
| % white wins | 54% | 64% |
| % black wins | 53% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2189 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 104 | 11 |
Best Win
Baurzhan Kassimov
Igor Klimenko
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Baurzhan Kassimov
Igor Klimenko