Denis Makhnev vs Tamerlan Bekturov
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Tamerlan Bekturov (24, FM, KAZ) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Makhnev leads with 10 wins to 0, with 3 draws — a 23% draw rate. Their last meeting at 1 stage of Cup of Pavlodar region Rapid 2020 saw Makhnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2558 and 2219, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 2219 (Δ +339)
With Denis Makhnev as white
84% Denis11% draw5% Tamerlan
With Tamerlan Bekturov as white
78% Denis14% draw8% Tamerlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Tamerlan Bekturov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 2219 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2297 · Oct 2018 |
| Peak age | 26 | 16 |
| World rank now | #273 | #7,146 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #5,087 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #55 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 602 |
| Months active | 177 | 160 |
| % white wins | 60% | 59% |
| % black wins | 53% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2554 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 147 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Tamerlan Bekturov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Tamerlan Bekturov