Liya Kurmangaliyeva vs Afruza Khamdamova
Liya Kurmangaliyeva (21, FM, KAZ) and Afruza Khamdamova (17, WGM, UZB) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Khamdamova leads the classical series 2–0 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2346 and 2423, the Elo model gives Khamdamova a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2346 vs 2423 (Δ -77)
With Liya Kurmangaliyeva as white
31% Liya26% draw43% Afruza
With Afruza Khamdamova as white
24% Liya22% draw55% Afruza
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Liya Kurmangaliyeva | Afruza Khamdamova | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2346+57 | 2423 |
| Peak rating | 2346 · May 2026 | 2423 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 17 |
| World rank now | #2,801 | #1,320 |
| World rank peak | #2,801 | #1,320 |
| Federation rank now | #36 | #16 |
| Games (career, STD) | 934 | 613 |
| Months active | 114 | 115 |
| % white wins | 51% | 55% |
| % black wins | 43% | 52% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2336 | 2430 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 327 | 193 |
Best Win
Liya Kurmangaliyeva
Afruza Khamdamova
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Liya Kurmangaliyeva
Afruza Khamdamova