Deniza Kurmanalina vs Nauanova Zhaniya
Deniza Kurmanalina (18, WCM, KAZ) and Nauanova Zhaniya (18, WFM, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Zhaniya leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 1787 and 2039, the Elo model gives Zhaniya a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1787 vs 2039 (Δ -252)
With Deniza Kurmanalina as white
16% Deniza13% draw71% Nauanova
With Nauanova Zhaniya as white
10% Deniza11% draw78% Nauanova
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Deniza Kurmanalina | Nauanova Zhaniya | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1787 | 2039 |
| Peak rating | 1838 · Feb 2026 | 2071 · Feb 2026 |
| Peak age | 18 | 18 |
| World rank now | #80,363 | #22,069 |
| World rank peak | #63,710 | #18,402 |
| Federation rank now | #446 | #163 |
| Games (career, STD) | 490 | 279 |
| Months active | 116 | 59 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 48% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1639 | 1985 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 123 | 209 |
Best Win
Deniza Kurmanalina
Nauanova Zhaniya
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Deniza Kurmanalina
Nauanova Zhaniya