Rinat Khabibulin vs Denis Makhnev
Rinat Khabibulin (41, KAZ) and Denis Makhnev (26, GM, KAZ) have met 4 times in classical OTB plus 13 rapid/blitz games. Makhnev leads the classical series 4–0 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 2014 and 2558, the Elo model gives Makhnev a 91% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 2014 vs 2558 (Δ -544)
With Rinat Khabibulin as white
1% Rinat8% draw91% Denis
With Denis Makhnev as white
0% Rinat7% draw93% Denis
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Rinat Khabibulin | Denis Makhnev | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 2014 | 2558 |
| Peak rating | 2109 · Jul 2014 | 2558 · Jan 2026 |
| Peak age | 29 | 26 |
| World rank now | #23,094 | #273 |
| World rank peak | #18,099 | #273 |
| Federation rank now | #120 | #1 |
| Games (career, STD) | 171 | 1,246 |
| Months active | 187 | 176 |
| % white wins | 59% | 60% |
| % black wins | 55% | 53% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2556 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 24 | 235 |
Best Win
Rinat Khabibulin
Denis Makhnev
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (17)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Rinat Khabibulin
Denis Makhnev