Nurlan Ibrayev vs Dias Issabayev
Nurlan Ibrayev (49, GM, KAZ) and Dias Issabayev (38, FM, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 22 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 62 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2364 and 2203, the Elo model gives Ibrayev a 67% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2364 vs 2203 (Δ +161)
With Nurlan Ibrayev as white
67% Nurlan17% draw16% Dias
With Dias Issabayev as white
57% Nurlan20% draw23% Dias
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nurlan Ibrayev | Dias Issabayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2364 | 2203 |
| Peak rating | 2523 · Jan 2006 | 2301 · Sep 2011 |
| Peak age | 29 | 23 |
| World rank now | #2,383 | #7,778 |
| World rank peak | #460 | #4,984 |
| Federation rank now | #30 | #61 |
| Games (career, STD) | 404 | 156 |
| Months active | 219 | 211 |
| % white wins | 59% | 62% |
| % black wins | 54% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2232 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 101 | 80 |
Best Win
Nurlan Ibrayev
Dias Issabayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (22)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nurlan Ibrayev
Dias Issabayev