Ramazan Zhalmakhanov vs Denis Makhnev
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov (24, GM, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 20 times in classical OTB. Makhnev leads with 3 wins to 2, with 15 draws — a 75% draw rate. Their last meeting at Turkic Team Chess Championships 2026 MEN drew. With current classical ratings of 2464 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 45% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2464 vs 2558 (Δ -94)
With Ramazan Zhalmakhanov as white
29% Ramazan26% draw45% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
21% Ramazan22% draw57% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Ramazan Zhalmakhanov | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2464+1 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2510 · Jun 2024 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 22 | 26 |
| World rank now | #879 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #577 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #12 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 1,221 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 176 | 176 |
| % white wins | 64% | 60% |
| % black wins | 54% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | 2452 | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 491 | 233 |
Best Win
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (46)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Ramazan Zhalmakhanov
Denis Makhnev