Michael Casella vs Zhanibek Amanov
Michael Casella (56, FM, USA) and Zhanibek Amanov (37, IM, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB. Amanov leads the classical series 2–1 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2045 and 2253, the Elo model gives Amanov a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2045 vs 2253 (Δ -208)
With Michael Casella as white
19% Michael17% draw65% Zhanibek
With Zhanibek Amanov as white
13% Michael14% draw73% Zhanibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Michael Casella | Zhanibek Amanov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2045 | 2253 |
| Peak rating | 2359 · Jan 2004 | 2421 · Oct 2008 |
| Peak age | 34 | 19 |
| World rank now | #21,359 | #5,723 |
| World rank peak | #3,278 | #1,725 |
| Federation rank now | #624 | #70 |
| Games (career, STD) | 354 | 911 |
| Months active | 218 | 193 |
| % white wins | 50% | 57% |
| % black wins | 29% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1944 | 2034 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 14 | 71 |
Best Win
Michael Casella
Zhanibek Amanov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (6)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Michael Casella
Zhanibek Amanov