Nursultan Kenzhalin vs Alibek Urazayev
Nursultan Kenzhalin (36, KAZ) and Alibek Urazayev (38, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 7 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 16 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2099 and 1771, the Elo model gives Kenzhalin a 84% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 1771 (Δ +328)
With Nursultan Kenzhalin as white
84% Nursultan9% draw6% Alibek
With Alibek Urazayev as white
79% Nursultan11% draw10% Alibek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nursultan Kenzhalin | Alibek Urazayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 1771 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Apr 2009 | 1804 · Mar 2024 |
| Peak age | 19 | 36 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #85,428 |
| World rank peak | #7,882 | #69,176 |
| Federation rank now | #139 | #468 |
| Games (career, STD) | 264 | 44 |
| Months active | 193 | 129 |
| % white wins | 57% | 55% |
| % black wins | 55% | 48% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2106 | 1746 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 35 |
Best Win
Nursultan Kenzhalin
Alibek Urazayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (7)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Nursultan Kenzhalin
Alibek Urazayev