Nursultan Kenzhalin vs Kair Beristenov
Nursultan Kenzhalin (36, KAZ) and Kair Beristenov (17, KAZ) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Kenzhalin leads the classical series 2–0 (2 draws). With current classical ratings of 2099 and 2166, the Elo model gives Beristenov a 43% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2099 vs 2166 (Δ -67)
With Nursultan Kenzhalin as white
33% Nursultan24% draw43% Kair
With Kair Beristenov as white
26% Nursultan20% draw54% Kair
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Nursultan Kenzhalin | Kair Beristenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2099 | 2166 |
| Peak rating | 2237 · Apr 2009 | 2248 · Apr 2026 |
| Peak age | 19 | 17 |
| World rank now | #15,508 | #10,151 |
| World rank peak | #7,882 | #5,917 |
| Federation rank now | #139 | #109 |
| Games (career, STD) | 264 | 335 |
| Months active | 193 | 77 |
| % white wins | 57% | 64% |
| % black wins | 55% | 56% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2106 | 2163 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 109 | 390 |
Best Win
Nursultan Kenzhalin
Kair Beristenov
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
Kair Beristenov