Isabek Tanikin vs Sanzhar Sainov
Isabek Tanikin (18, KAZ) and Sanzhar Sainov (17, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Tanikin leads the classical series 4–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2114 and 1695, the Elo model gives Tanikin a 89% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2114 vs 1695 (Δ +419)
With Isabek Tanikin as white
89% Isabek7% draw3% Sanzhar
With Sanzhar Sainov as white
86% Isabek9% draw5% Sanzhar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Isabek Tanikin | Sanzhar Sainov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2114-1 | 1695-1 |
| Peak rating | 2115 · Dec 2025 | 1729 · Sep 2022 |
| Peak age | 17 | 13 |
| World rank now | #14,128 | #111,120 |
| World rank peak | #13,810 | #61,525 |
| Federation rank now | #130 | #586 |
| Games (career, STD) | 357 | 383 |
| Months active | 113 | 100 |
| % white wins | 51% | 52% |
| % black wins | 53% | 44% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2186 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 35 | 0 |
Best Win
Isabek Tanikin
Sanzhar Sainov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Isabek Tanikin
Sanzhar Sainov