Dias Issabayev vs Azamat Alin
Dias Issabayev (38, FM, KAZ) and Azamat Alin (42, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 21 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 103 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2203 and 1939, the Elo model gives Issabayev a 79% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2203 vs 1939 (Δ +264)
With Dias Issabayev as white
79% Dias12% draw9% Azamat
With Azamat Alin as white
72% Dias14% draw14% Azamat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Dias Issabayev | Azamat Alin | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2203 | 1939 |
| Peak rating | 2301 · Sep 2011 | 2158 · Apr 2013 |
| Peak age | 23 | 29 |
| World rank now | #7,778 | #39,012 |
| World rank peak | #4,984 | #12,903 |
| Federation rank now | #61 | #256 |
| Games (career, STD) | 156 | 337 |
| Months active | 212 | 174 |
| % white wins | 63% | 65% |
| % black wins | 63% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 1894 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 110 | 773 |
Best Win
Dias Issabayev
Azamat Alin
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (21)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Dias Issabayev
Azamat Alin