Nurlan Ibrayev vs Anuar Ismagambetov
Nurlan Ibrayev (49, GM, KAZ) and Anuar Ismagambetov (40, GM, KAZ) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Ismagambetov leads with 7 wins to 1, with 5 draws — a 38% draw rate. Their last meeting at Cup of the Kazakhstan among men 2020 Final saw Ismagambetov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2364 and 2520, the Elo model gives Ismagambetov a 56% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2364 vs 2520 (Δ -156)
With Nurlan Ibrayev as white
22% Nurlan22% draw56% Anuar
With Anuar Ismagambetov as white
16% Nurlan18% draw66% Anuar
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nurlan Ibrayev | Anuar Ismagambetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2364 | 2520 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Jan 2006 | 2559 · Jan 2016 |
| Peak age | 29 | 30 |
| World rank now | #2,383 | #556 |
| World rank peak | #460 | #386 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #2 |
| Games (career, STD) | 404 | 758 |
| Months active | 219 | 219 |
| % white wins | 59% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2232 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 2 |
Best Win
Nurlan Ibrayev
Anuar Ismagambetov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (27)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nurlan Ibrayev
Anuar Ismagambetov