Deniza Kurmanalina vs Aisha Zakirova
Deniza Kurmanalina (18, WCM, KAZ) and Aisha Zakirova (18, WCM, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 4 rapid/blitz games. Zakirova leads the classical series 4–1 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1787 and 1785, the Elo model gives Kurmanalina a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1787 vs 1785 (Δ +2)
With Deniza Kurmanalina as white
45% Deniza20% draw35% Aisha
With Aisha Zakirova as white
35% Deniza20% draw45% Aisha
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Deniza Kurmanalina | Aisha Zakirova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1787 | 1785 |
| Peak rating | 1838 · Feb 2026 | 1785 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 18 | 16 |
| World rank now | #80,363 | #78,810 |
| World rank peak | #63,710 | #65,682 |
| Federation rank now | #446 | #289 |
| Games (career, STD) | 490 | 315 |
| Months active | 116 | 116 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 48% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1636 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Deniza Kurmanalina
Aisha Zakirova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Deniza Kurmanalina
Aisha Zakirova