Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Alen Suleyev
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) and Alen Suleyev (26, FM, KAZ) have met 11 times in classical OTB. Zhalmakhanov leads with 5 wins to 4, with 2 draws — a 18% draw rate. Their last meeting at KAZ Championship among men 2023 blitz drew. With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2096, the Elo model gives Zhalmakhanov a 86% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2096 (Δ +368)
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
86% Ramazan10% draw4% Alen
With Alen Suleyev as white
81% Ramazan12% draw7% Alen
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Alen Suleyev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2096 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Jun 2024 | 2354 · Nov 2019 |
| Peak age | 22 | 19 |
| World rank now | #879 | #15,517 |
| World rank peak | #577 | #3,245 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #116 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,221 | 631 |
| Months active | 177 | 131 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 54% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2456 | — |
| Activity 12m (games) | 490 | 45 |
Best Win
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Alen Suleyev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (29)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Alen Suleyev