Mergen Kakabayev vs Azatgeldi Annageldiyev
Mergen Kakabayev (29, FM, TKM) and Azatgeldi Annageldiyev (22, TKM) have met 2 times in classical OTB plus 33 rapid/blitz games. Kakabayev leads the classical series 2–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2247 and 1999, the Elo model gives Kakabayev a 77% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2247 vs 1999 (Δ +248)
With Mergen Kakabayev as white
77% Mergen13% draw10% Azatgeldi
With Azatgeldi Annageldiyev as white
70% Mergen15% draw15% Azatgeldi
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mergen Kakabayev | Azatgeldi Annageldiyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2247 | 1999+33 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · Jan 2018 | 1999 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 22 |
| World rank now | #5,943 | #27,666 |
| World rank peak | #3,281 | #27,666 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #31 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 188 |
| Months active | 163 | 164 |
| % white wins | 67% | 58% |
| % black wins | 63% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2188 | 1873 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 73 |
Best Win
Mergen Kakabayev
Azatgeldi Annageldiyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (35)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mergen Kakabayev
Azatgeldi Annageldiyev