Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Alexei Barsov
Murtas Kazhgaleyev (53, GM, KAZ) and Alexei Barsov (60, GM, UZB) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 10 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2518 and 2318, the Elo model gives Kazhgaleyev a 71% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2518 vs 2318 (Δ +200)
With Murtas Kazhgaleyev as white
71% Murtas16% draw12% Alexei
With Alexei Barsov as white
62% Murtas19% draw18% Alexei
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Alexei Barsov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2518 | 2318 |
| Peak rating | 2653 · Nov 2009 | 2550 · Apr 2002 |
| Peak age | 36 | 36 |
| World rank now | #471 | #3,536 |
| World rank peak | #63 | #247 |
| Federation rank now | #5 | #28 |
| Games (career, STD) | 956 | 1,254 |
| Months active | 219 | 216 |
| % white wins | 57% | 59% |
| % black wins | 47% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2570 | 2111 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 58 |
Best Win
Murtas Kazhgaleyev
Alexei Barsov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (14)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murtas Kazhgaleyev
Alexei Barsov