Orash Shonazarov vs Akarys Zhandos
Orash Shonazarov (20, FM, KAZ) and Akarys Zhandos (14, KAZ) have never met in classical OTB, but played 11 rapid/blitz games on record. They share 72 common opponents with at least 3 games each side, providing a calibration of relative strength. With current classical ratings of 2302 and 1923, the Elo model gives Shonazarov a 87% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2302 vs 1923 (Δ +379)
With Orash Shonazarov as white
87% Orash9% draw4% Akarys
With Akarys Zhandos as white
82% Orash11% draw7% Akarys
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Orash Shonazarov | Akarys Zhandos | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2302 | 1923+1 |
| Peak rating | 2326 · Dec 2023 | 2024 · Feb 2025 |
| Peak age | 17 | 13 |
| World rank now | #4,034 | #42,584 |
| World rank peak | #3,356 | #22,762 |
| Federation rank now | #47 | #280 |
| Games (career, STD) | 461 | 329 |
| Months active | 95 | 58 |
| % white wins | 65% | 60% |
| % black wins | 59% | 55% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2265 | 1955 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 560 | 301 |
Best Win
Orash Shonazarov
Akarys Zhandos
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (11)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Orash Shonazarov
Akarys Zhandos