Murtas Kazhgaleyev vs Rustam Khusnutdinov
Murtas Kazhgaleyev (53, GM, KAZ) and Rustam Khusnutdinov (39, GM, KAZ) have met 9 times in classical OTB plus 9 rapid/blitz games. Khusnutdinov leads the classical series 1–0 (8 draws). With current classical ratings of 2541 and 2433, the Elo model gives Kazhgaleyev a 59% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2541 vs 2433 (Δ +108)
With Murtas Kazhgaleyev as white
59% Murtas21% draw20% Rustam
With Rustam Khusnutdinov as white
48% Murtas25% draw27% Rustam
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Murtas Kazhgaleyev | Rustam Khusnutdinov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2541+23 | 2433-1 |
| Peak rating | 2653 · Nov 2009 | 2527 · Mar 2010 |
| Peak age | 36 | 23 |
| World rank now | #348 | #1,190 |
| World rank peak | #63 | #556 |
| Federation rank now | #3 | #18 |
| Games (career, STD) | 956 | 679 |
| Months active | 220 | 220 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 47% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2570 | 2406 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 67 | 56 |
Best Win
Murtas Kazhgaleyev
Rustam Khusnutdinov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (18)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Murtas Kazhgaleyev
Rustam Khusnutdinov