Petr Kostenko vs Denis Makhnev
Petr Kostenko (50, GM, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 12 times in classical OTB. Makhnev leads with 4 wins to 3, with 5 draws — a 42% draw rate. Their last meeting at Kazakhstan Men 's Championship saw Makhnev prevail. With current classical ratings of 2338 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 65% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2338 vs 2558 (Δ -220)
With Petr Kostenko as white
16% Petr19% draw65% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
11% Petr16% draw73% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Petr Kostenko | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2338 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2531 · Apr 2007 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 31 | 26 |
| World rank now | #3,022 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #463 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #28 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 848 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 219 | 176 |
| % white wins | 56% | 60% |
| % black wins | 49% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2394 | 2553 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 76 | 232 |
Best Win
Petr Kostenko
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (28)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Petr Kostenko
Denis Makhnev