Daniyal Sapenov vs Imangali Akhilbay
Daniyal Sapenov (18, IM, KAZ) and Imangali Akhilbay (18, FM, KAZ) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Sapenov leads with 2 wins to 0, with 8 draws — a 80% draw rate. Their last meeting at FIDE World Cadet & Youth Chess Championships 2026 - Blitz O18 saw Sapenov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2458 and 2359, the Elo model gives Sapenov a 58% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2458 vs 2359 (Δ +99)
With Daniyal Sapenov as white
58% Daniyal21% draw21% Imangali
With Imangali Akhilbay as white
47% Daniyal25% draw28% Imangali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Daniyal Sapenov | Imangali Akhilbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2458 | 2359+17 |
| Peak rating | 2465 · Jan 2026 | 2393 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #939 | #2,496 |
| World rank peak | #859 | #1,817 |
| Federation rank now | #14 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 727 | 843 |
| Months active | 108 | 103 |
| % white wins | 57% | 58% |
| % black wins | 46% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2477 | 2334 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 399 | 430 |
Best Win
Daniyal Sapenov
Imangali Akhilbay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (30)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Daniyal Sapenov
Imangali Akhilbay