Erasyl Zhakan vs Ergali Suleimen
Erasyl Zhakan (18, KAZ) and Ergali Suleimen (18, IM, KAZ) have met 10 times in classical OTB. Suleimen leads with 6 wins to 2, with 2 draws — a 20% draw rate. Their last meeting at Phoenix Chess Tournament 2026 saw Suleimen prevail. With current classical ratings of 2076 and 2396, the Elo model gives Suleimen a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2076 vs 2396 (Δ -320)
With Erasyl Zhakan as white
10% Erasyl13% draw77% Ergali
With Ergali Suleimen as white
6% Erasyl11% draw83% Ergali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Erasyl Zhakan | Ergali Suleimen | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2076 | 2396 |
| Peak rating | 2179 · Sep 2024 | 2419 · Nov 2025 |
| Peak age | 16 | 17 |
| World rank now | #17,743 | #1,752 |
| World rank peak | #8,984 | #1,389 |
| Federation rank now | #147 | #24 |
| Games (career, STD) | 737 | 815 |
| Months active | 115 | 120 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 55% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2042 | 2368 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 656 | 489 |
Best Win
Erasyl Zhakan
Ergali Suleimen
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Erasyl Zhakan
Ergali Suleimen