Nikolai Kirsanov vs Kurmangali Baimagambetov
Nikolai Kirsanov (75, KAZ) and Kurmangali Baimagambetov (77, KAZ) have met 6 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kirsanov leads the classical series 4–1 (1 draw). With current classical ratings of 1547 and 1546, the Elo model gives Kirsanov a 47% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1547 vs 1546 (Δ +1)
With Nikolai Kirsanov as white
47% Nikolai17% draw36% Kurmangali
With Kurmangali Baimagambetov as white
37% Nikolai17% draw46% Kurmangali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nikolai Kirsanov | Kurmangali Baimagambetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1547+7 | 1546 |
| Peak rating | 1700 · Apr 2013 | 1659 · May 2014 |
| Peak age | 62 | 65 |
| World rank now | #167,432 | #154,858 |
| World rank peak | #65,594 | #76,680 |
| Federation rank now | #1,274 | #1,095 |
| Games (career, STD) | 521 | 254 |
| Months active | 159 | 146 |
| % white wins | 48% | 43% |
| % black wins | 44% | 34% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1006 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 107 | 0 |
Best Win
Nikolai Kirsanov
Kurmangali Baimagambetov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (9)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nikolai Kirsanov
Kurmangali Baimagambetov