Joel Banawa vs Zhanibek Amanov
Joel Banawa (37, IM, USA) and Zhanibek Amanov (37, IM, KAZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB. Amanov leads the classical series 2–1 (6 draws). With current classical ratings of 2392 and 2253, the Elo model gives Banawa a 64% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2392 vs 2253 (Δ +139)
With Joel Banawa as white
64% Joel18% draw18% Zhanibek
With Zhanibek Amanov as white
54% Joel22% draw25% Zhanibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Joel Banawa | Zhanibek Amanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2392 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2414 · Sep 2021 | 2421 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 32 | 19 |
| World rank now | #1,834 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #1,508 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #101 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 386 | 911 |
| Months active | 199 | 193 |
| % white wins | 51% | 57% |
| % black wins | 43% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2034 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 71 |
Best Win
Joel Banawa
Zhanibek Amanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Joel Banawa
Zhanibek Amanov