Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Arystan Isanzhulov
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) and Arystan Isanzhulov (23, IM, KAZ) have met 14 times in classical OTB. Zhalmakhanov leads with 7 wins to 2, with 5 draws — a 36% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Marathon KazChess 9 stage 2026 saw Isanzhulov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2398, the Elo model gives Zhalmakhanov a 53% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2398 (Δ +66)
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
53% Ramazan23% draw24% Arystan
With Arystan Isanzhulov as white
41% Ramazan27% draw32% Arystan
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Arystan Isanzhulov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464+1 | 2398-6 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Jun 2024 | 2445 · Sep 2023 |
| Peak age | 22 | 20 |
| World rank now | #879 | #1,716 |
| World rank peak | #577 | #1,174 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #22 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,221 | 805 |
| Months active | 176 | 149 |
| % white wins | 64% | 69% |
| % black wins | 54% | 63% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2447 | 2377 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 494 | 776 |
Best Win
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Arystan Isanzhulov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (54)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Arystan Isanzhulov