Mikhail Markov vs Tagir Taalaibekov
Mikhail Markov (37, IM, KGZ) and Tagir Taalaibekov (28, KGZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 6 rapid/blitz games. Markov leads the classical series 3–2 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 2213 and 2217, the Elo model gives Taalaibekov a 33% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2213 vs 2217 (Δ -4)
With Mikhail Markov as white
42% Mikhail25% draw33% Tagir
With Tagir Taalaibekov as white
32% Mikhail24% draw43% Tagir
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Mikhail Markov | Tagir Taalaibekov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2213 | 2217 |
| Peak rating | 2433 · Sep 2016 | 2291 · Jul 2018 |
| Peak age | 27 | 20 |
| World rank now | #7,478 | #8,118 |
| World rank peak | #1,541 | #5,348 |
| Federation rank now | #9 | #11 |
| Games (career, STD) | 533 | 565 |
| Months active | 181 | 166 |
| % white wins | 60% | 47% |
| % black wins | 54% | 37% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2130 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 114 | 17 |
Best Win
Mikhail Markov
Tagir Taalaibekov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (12)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Mikhail Markov
Tagir Taalaibekov