Deniza Kurmanalina vs Adiya Shaikenova
Deniza Kurmanalina (18, WCM, KAZ) and Adiya Shaikenova (18, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. Kurmanalina leads the classical series 3–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1787 and 1758, the Elo model gives Kurmanalina a 50% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1787 vs 1758 (Δ +29)
With Deniza Kurmanalina as white
50% Deniza18% draw32% Adiya
With Adiya Shaikenova as white
39% Deniza21% draw40% Adiya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Deniza Kurmanalina | Adiya Shaikenova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1787 | 1758 |
| Peak rating | 1838 · Feb 2026 | 1828 · Apr 2025 |
| Peak age | 18 | 17 |
| World rank now | #80,363 | #89,744 |
| World rank peak | #63,710 | #65,985 |
| Federation rank now | #446 | #483 |
| Games (career, STD) | 490 | 239 |
| Months active | 116 | 94 |
| % white wins | 51% | 50% |
| % black wins | 48% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1636 | 1647 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 225 |
Best Win
Deniza Kurmanalina
Adiya Shaikenova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (10)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Deniza Kurmanalina
Adiya Shaikenova