Meruert Kamalidenova vs Xeniya Balabayeva
Meruert Kamalidenova (21, IM, KAZ) and Xeniya Balabayeva (21, WGM, KAZ) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Kamalidenova leads with 5 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 43% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan FINAL Championship 2026 WOMEN drew. With current classical ratings of 2389 and 2355, the Elo model gives Kamalidenova a 48% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2389 vs 2355 (Δ +34)
With Meruert Kamalidenova as white
48% Meruert24% draw28% Xeniya
With Xeniya Balabayeva as white
36% Meruert29% draw36% Xeniya
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Meruert Kamalidenova | Xeniya Balabayeva | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2389 | 2355-10 |
| Peak rating | 2427 · Apr 2022 | 2383 · Sep 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 20 |
| World rank now | #1,864 | #2,588 |
| World rank peak | #1,414 | #1,998 |
| Federation rank now | #25 | #34 |
| Games (career, STD) | 890 | 1,028 |
| Months active | 149 | 123 |
| % white wins | 54% | 58% |
| % black wins | 49% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2397 | 2333 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 245 | 159 |
Best Win
Meruert Kamalidenova
Xeniya Balabayeva
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Meruert Kamalidenova
Xeniya Balabayeva