Denis Makhnev vs Arystanbek Urazayev
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Arystanbek Urazayev (28, IM, KAZ) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Urazayev leads with 5 wins to 2, with 13 draws — a 65% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan Blitz Championship 2025 Men drew. With current classical ratings of 2558 and 2488, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 2488 (Δ +70)
With Denis Makhnev as white
53% Denis23% draw24% Arystanbek
With Arystanbek Urazayev as white
41% Denis27% draw31% Arystanbek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Arystanbek Urazayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 2488 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2490 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 27 |
| World rank now | #273 | #685 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #659 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 1,208 |
| Months active | 176 | 167 |
| % white wins | 60% | 53% |
| % black wins | 53% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 233 | 142 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Arystanbek Urazayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (42)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Arystanbek Urazayev