Ergali Suleimen vs Daniyal Sapenov
Ergali Suleimen (18, IM, KAZ) and Daniyal Sapenov (18, IM, KAZ) have met 7 times in classical OTB plus 14 rapid/blitz games. Sapenov leads the classical series 3–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2396 and 2458, the Elo model gives Sapenov a 40% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2396 vs 2458 (Δ -62)
With Ergali Suleimen as white
32% Ergali27% draw40% Daniyal
With Daniyal Sapenov as white
25% Ergali23% draw52% Daniyal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ergali Suleimen | Daniyal Sapenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2396 | 2458 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Nov 2025 | 2465 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 18 |
| World rank now | #1,752 | #939 |
| World rank peak | #1,389 | #859 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 815 | 727 |
| Months active | 121 | 109 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 55% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2370 | 2477 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 488 | 396 |
Best Win
Ergali Suleimen
Daniyal Sapenov
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).
Ergali Suleimen
Daniyal Sapenov