Denis Makhnev vs Zhandos Agmanov
Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) and Zhandos Agmanov (26, IM, KAZ) have met 29 times in classical OTB. Makhnev leads with 8 wins to 1, with 20 draws — a 69% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan FINAL Championship 2026 MEN drew. With current classical ratings of 2558 and 2473, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2558 vs 2473 (Δ +85)
With Denis Makhnev as white
56% Denis22% draw22% Zhandos
With Zhandos Agmanov as white
44% Denis26% draw30% Zhandos
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Denis Makhnev | Zhandos Agmanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2558 | 2473+10 |
| Peak rating | 2558 · Jan 2026 | 2485 · Aug 2025 |
| Peak age | 26 | 25 |
| World rank now | #273 | #802 |
| World rank peak | #273 | #707 |
| Federation rank now | #1 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,246 | 1,118 |
| Months active | 176 | 171 |
| % white wins | 60% | 56% |
| % black wins | 53% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2556 | 2482 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 233 | 300 |
Best Win
Denis Makhnev
Zhandos Agmanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (58)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Denis Makhnev
Zhandos Agmanov