Denis Makhnev vs Alisher Suleymenov
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Alisher Suleymenov (26, GM, KAZ) have met 43 times in classical OTB. Makhnev leads with 12 wins to 3, with 28 draws — a 65% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan FINAL Championship 2026 MEN saw Makhnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2558 and 2507, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 2507 (Δ +51)
With Denis Makhnev as white
50% Denis24% draw26% Alisher
With Alisher Suleymenov as white
38% Denis29% draw33% Alisher
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Alisher Suleymenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 2507-16 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2523 · Mar 2026 |
| Peak age | 26 | 26 |
| World rank now | #273 | #538 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #448 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 1,454 |
| Months active | 176 | 170 |
| % white wins | 60% | 58% |
| % black wins | 53% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2486 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 233 | 220 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Alisher Suleymenov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (79)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Alisher Suleymenov