Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Daniyal Sapenov
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) and Daniyal Sapenov (18, IM, KAZ) have met 8 times in classical OTB plus 15 rapid/blitz games. Sapenov leads the classical series 3–2 (3 draws). With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2458, the Elo model gives Zhalmakhanov a 42% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2458 (Δ +6)
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
42% Ramazan27% draw31% Daniyal
With Daniyal Sapenov as white
32% Ramazan28% draw40% Daniyal
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Daniyal Sapenov | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464+1 | 2458 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Jun 2024 | 2465 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 18 |
| World rank now | #879 | #939 |
| World rank peak | #577 | #859 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #14 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,221 | 727 |
| Months active | 176 | 108 |
| % white wins | 64% | 57% |
| % black wins | 54% | 46% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2452 | 2475 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 491 | 398 |
Best Win
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Daniyal Sapenov
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (23)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Daniyal Sapenov