Mikhail Markov vs Ruslan Sezdbekov
Mikhail Markov (37, IM, KGZ) and Ruslan Sezdbekov (24, FM, KGZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Markov leads with 5 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at KGZ Cup blitz pf5 211125 saw Markov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2213 and 2203, the Elo model gives Markov a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2213 vs 2203 (Δ +10)
With Mikhail Markov as white
45% Mikhail24% draw32% Ruslan
With Ruslan Sezdbekov as white
34% Mikhail25% draw41% Ruslan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Markov | Ruslan Sezdbekov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2213 | 2203 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Sep 2016 | 2300 · Jan 2023 |
| Peak age | 27 | 21 |
| World rank now | #7,478 | #7,992 |
| World rank peak | #1,541 | #4,190 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #10 |
| Games (career, STD) | 533 | 591 |
| Months active | 180 | 158 |
| % white wins | 60% | 61% |
| % black wins | 54% | 59% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | 2173 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 119 | 105 |
Best Win
Mikhail Markov
Ruslan Sezdbekov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Markov
Ruslan Sezdbekov