Nurlykhan Kudaibergen vs Timur Balmagambetov
Nurlykhan Kudaibergen (20, KAZ) and Timur Balmagambetov (20, KAZ) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 5 rapid/blitz games. With current classical ratings of 2255 and 2195, the Elo model gives Kudaibergen a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2255 vs 2195 (Δ +60)
With Nurlykhan Kudaibergen as white
53% Nurlykhan21% draw26% Timur
With Timur Balmagambetov as white
41% Nurlykhan25% draw34% Timur
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nurlykhan Kudaibergen | Timur Balmagambetov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2255 | 2195 |
| Peak rating | 2255 · May 2026 | 2212 · Dec 2023 |
| Peak age | 20 | 17 |
| World rank now | #5,629 | #8,447 |
| World rank peak | #5,629 | #7,363 |
| Federation rank now | #66 | #100 |
| Games (career, STD) | 288 | 430 |
| Months active | 119 | 98 |
| % white wins | 54% | 69% |
| % black wins | 52% | 60% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 1817 | 2193 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 174 | 534 |
Best Win
Nurlykhan Kudaibergen
Timur Balmagambetov
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).
Nurlykhan Kudaibergen
Timur Balmagambetov