Sanzhar Sainov vs Imangali Akhilbay
Sanzhar Sainov (17, KAZ) and Imangali Akhilbay (18, FM, KAZ) have met 5 times in classical OTB plus 3 rapid/blitz games. Akhilbay leads the classical series 3–2 (0 draws). With current classical ratings of 1695 and 2359, the Elo model gives Akhilbay a 95% chance of winning a classical game with white.
Head-to-Head Score
If they played today · Classical
Based on current Elo: 1695 vs 2359 (Δ -664)
With Sanzhar Sainov as white
0% Sanzhar5% draw95% Imangali
With Imangali Akhilbay as white
0% Sanzhar4% draw96% Imangali
Estimate from Elo only · doesn't account for recent form, opening prep, or context.
Career Compare
| Sanzhar Sainov | Imangali Akhilbay | |
|---|---|---|
| Current rating (STD) | 1695 | 2359 |
| Peak rating | 1729 · Sep 2022 | 2393 · Dec 2025 |
| Peak age | 13 | 17 |
| World rank now | #111,120 | #2,496 |
| World rank peak | #61,525 | #1,817 |
| Federation rank now | #586 | #32 |
| Games (career, STD) | 383 | 843 |
| Months active | 101 | 104 |
| % white wins | 52% | 58% |
| % black wins | 44% | 51% |
| TPR last 12m (STD) | — | 2334 |
| Activity 12m (games) | 0 | 430 |
Best Win
Sanzhar Sainov
Imangali Akhilbay
Highest-rated opponent ever beaten · STD primary, rapid/blitz for context
All Meetings (8)
Common Opponents
Tournaments Both Played
Cohort Position
Each player compared to active peers (same federation, ±75 Elo, played in last 12 months).
Sanzhar Sainov
Imangali Akhilbay