Daniyal Saiboulatov vs Ilja Zaragatski
Daniyal Saiboulatov (56, IM, BEL) and Ilja Zaragatski (41, GM, GER) have met 5 times in classical OTB. Zaragatski leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2449, the Elo model gives Zaragatski a 49% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2449 (Δ -111)
With Daniyal Saiboulatov as white
27% Daniyal24% draw49% Ilja
With Ilja Zaragatski as white
20% Daniyal20% draw60% Ilja
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniyal Saiboulatov | Ilja Zaragatski | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338 | 2449 |
| Peak rating | 2431 · Jul 2006 | 2522 · Oct 2020 |
| Peak age | 36 | 35 |
| World rank now | #2,991 | #1,016 |
| World rank peak | #1,479 | #557 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #59 |
| Games (career, STD) | 384 | 778 |
| Months active | 215 | 217 |
| % white wins | 46% | 50% |
| % black wins | 33% | 43% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2300 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 39 | 0 |
Best Win
Daniyal Saiboulatov
Ilja Zaragatski
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (5)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniyal Saiboulatov
Ilja Zaragatski