Denis Makhnev vs Islam Dakhaev
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Islam Dakhaev (26, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 8 rapid/blitz games. Makhnev leads the classical series 8–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2558 and 1881, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 96% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 1881 (Δ +677)
With Denis Makhnev as white
96% Denis4% draw0% Islam
With Islam Dakhaev as white
95% Denis5% draw0% Islam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Islam Dakhaev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 1881 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2103 · Sep 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 16 |
| World rank now | #273 | #51,713 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #18,679 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #254 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 366 |
| Months active | 177 | 166 |
| % white wins | 60% | 55% |
| % black wins | 53% | 47% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2554 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 45 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Islam Dakhaev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (16)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Islam Dakhaev