Denis Makhnev vs Temirlan Kalikov
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Temirlan Kalikov (28, FM, KAZ) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. Makhnev leads the classical series 5–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2558 and 2181, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 2181 (Δ +377)
With Denis Makhnev as white
86% Denis10% draw3% Temirlan
With Temirlan Kalikov as white
82% Denis12% draw6% Temirlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Temirlan Kalikov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 2181 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2280 · Aug 2016 |
| Peak age | 26 | 18 |
| World rank now | #273 | #10,866 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #5,809 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #67 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 303 |
| Months active | 177 | 169 |
| % white wins | 60% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2554 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 227 | 0 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Temirlan Kalikov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Temirlan Kalikov