Natan Kertaev vs Tamerlan Kerimov
Natan Kertaev (22, KAZ) and Tamerlan Kerimov (22, KAZ) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Kertaev leads with 7 wins to 1, with 3 draws — a 27% draw rate. Their last meeting at 5th stage of the Cup of the Pavlodar saw Kertaev prevail. With current classical ratings of 1832 and 1864, the Elo model gives Kerimov a 38% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1832 vs 1864 (Δ -32)
With Natan Kertaev as white
39% Natan22% draw38% Tamerlan
With Tamerlan Kerimov as white
31% Natan19% draw50% Tamerlan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Natan Kertaev | Tamerlan Kerimov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1832 | 1864 |
| Peak rating | 1946 · Jan 2020 | 1864 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 16 | 20 |
| World rank now | #66,582 | #54,019 |
| World rank peak | #35,157 | #52,967 |
| Federation rank now | #382 | #228 |
| Games (career, STD) | 707 | 359 |
| Months active | 140 | 140 |
| % white wins | 53% | 56% |
| % black wins | 52% | 50% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1806 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 120 | 0 |
Best Win
Natan Kertaev
Tamerlan Kerimov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Natan Kertaev
Tamerlan Kerimov