Ergali Suleimen vs Sauat Nurgaliyev
Ergali Suleimen (18, IM, KAZ) and Sauat Nurgaliyev (16, IM, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 17 rapid/blitz games. Suleimen leads the classical series 2–1 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2396 and 2464, the Elo model gives Nurgaliyev a 41% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2396 vs 2464 (Δ -68)
With Ergali Suleimen as white
32% Ergali27% draw41% Sauat
With Sauat Nurgaliyev as white
24% Ergali23% draw53% Sauat
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ergali Suleimen | Sauat Nurgaliyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2396 | 2464+3 |
| Peak rating | 2419 · Nov 2025 | 2464 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 17 | 16 |
| World rank now | #1,752 | #879 |
| World rank peak | #1,389 | #879 |
| Federation rank now | #24 | #12 |
| Games (career, STD) | 815 | 893 |
| Months active | 120 | 110 |
| % white wins | 59% | 51% |
| % black wins | 55% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2364 | 2484 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 490 | 381 |
Best Win
Ergali Suleimen
Sauat Nurgaliyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ergali Suleimen
Sauat Nurgaliyev