Mergen Kakabayev vs Vepaly Halynyazov
Mergen Kakabayev (29, FM, TKM) and Vepaly Halynyazov (21, TKM) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 33 rapid/blitz games. Kakabayev leads the classical series 3–0 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2247 and 2287, the Elo model gives Halynyazov a 37% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2247 vs 2287 (Δ -40)
With Mergen Kakabayev as white
36% Mergen27% draw37% Vepaly
With Vepaly Halynyazov as white
28% Mergen23% draw49% Vepaly
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mergen Kakabayev | Vepaly Halynyazov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2247 | 2287+6 |
| Peak rating | 2355 · Jan 2018 | 2287 · May 2026 |
| Peak age | 21 | 21 |
| World rank now | #5,943 | #4,494 |
| World rank peak | #3,281 | #4,494 |
| Federation rank now | #8 | #6 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 365 |
| Months active | 163 | 131 |
| % white wins | 67% | 59% |
| % black wins | 63% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2188 | 2169 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 81 | 140 |
Best Win
Mergen Kakabayev
Vepaly Halynyazov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (37)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mergen Kakabayev
Vepaly Halynyazov