Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Arystanbek Urazayev
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) and Arystanbek Urazayev (28, IM, KAZ) have met 13 times in classical OTB. Urazayev leads with 4 wins to 3, with 6 draws — a 46% draw rate. Their last meeting at Blitz Marathon 3stage 2026 saw Zhalmakhanov prevail. With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2488, the Elo model gives Urazayev a 34% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2488 (Δ -24)
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
37% Ramazan29% draw34% Arystanbek
With Arystanbek Urazayev as white
29% Ramazan26% draw46% Arystanbek
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Arystanbek Urazayev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464 | 2488 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Jun 2024 | 2490 · Jun 2025 |
| Peak age | 22 | 27 |
| World rank now | #879 | #685 |
| World rank peak | #577 | #659 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #7 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,221 | 1,208 |
| Months active | 177 | 168 |
| % white wins | 64% | 53% |
| % black wins | 54% | 49% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2456 | 2485 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 490 | 142 |
Best Win
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Arystanbek Urazayev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (36)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Arystanbek Urazayev