Kostya Kavutskiy vs Zhanibek Amanov
Kostya Kavutskiy (34, IM, USA) and Zhanibek Amanov (37, IM, KAZ) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Amanov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at 18th Annual Pacific Coast Open drew. With current classical ratings of 2318 and 2253, the Elo model gives Kavutskiy a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2318 vs 2253 (Δ +65)
With Kostya Kavutskiy as white
53% Kostya22% draw25% Zhanibek
With Zhanibek Amanov as white
41% Kostya26% draw33% Zhanibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Kostya Kavutskiy | Zhanibek Amanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2318 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2430 · Aug 2018 | 2421 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 26 | 19 |
| World rank now | #3,536 | #5,700 |
| World rank peak | #1,618 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #156 | #68 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,269 | 911 |
| Months active | 183 | 192 |
| % white wins | 45% | 57% |
| % black wins | 40% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2288 | 2034 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 69 |
Best Win
Kostya Kavutskiy
Zhanibek Amanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (13)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Kostya Kavutskiy
Zhanibek Amanov